The Skittle Squad Podcast

08/16/2025

🤣🔥 Backstage Fun with the Skittle Squad at CreatorHub Live Orlando! 🌈

08/16/2025

We’ve just reached 1K followers! Thank you for continuing support. We could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

08/14/2025

Paul’s “Shirt of the Week” for S2E8! 👕✨

He’s keeping the streak alive with another bold fashion choice while we serve up laughs, tea, and real talk.

Catch the full episode now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify & Amazon 😉🎙

08/13/2025

NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 S2E8 is LIVE 👀

In this episode of The Skittle Squad Podcast, we mix laughs, life lessons, and LGBTQ+ advocacy in a conversation that moves from kitchen disputes to community change.

We are joined by Callen Jones, the first LGBTQ+ coordinator at USF and a driving force behind the Trans Network, who opens up about the unique challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face in real estate, the power of allyship, and the mental health benefits of simply holding space for others.

From solar panel myths to the joy and chaos of household dynamics, this episode shows how advocacy, authenticity, and a good sense of humor can all exist under the same roof.

You’ll hear about:
🏳️‍🌈 The fight for inclusive spaces in real estate and beyond
🏡 The unexpected humor in household pet peeves
☀️ Why solar panels aren’t always the instant win you think
🧠 How small acts of support can boost mental health
💪 The real work of being an active ally
🥘 Cooking battles & the quirks that make home feel like home

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the learning, or a little of both this episode delivers.

🔗 to watch in the comments! ☺️

08/11/2025

🎉 PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO VOTE FOR US! We’ve been nominated for Best Podcast by Best of the Bay 2025! 🌈💫

We’re beyond excited and so grateful for all the love from our amazing Skittle Squad community.
Your support means the world to us let’s win this together! 🗳️💖

🔗 Voting link is in the comments. VOTE EVERYDAY UNTIL AUG. 20th!
Thank you for riding with us 💬🎧

It's the BEST time of the year—time to vote for your favorite local people, places, businesses, events, and more!

08/07/2025

🎉 We’ve been nominated for Best Podcast by Best of the Bay 2025! 🌈💫
We’re beyond excited and so grateful for all the love from our amazing Skittle Squad community.
Your support means the world to us let’s win this together! 🗳️💖

🔗 Voting link is in the comments every vote counts!
Thank you for riding with us 💬🎧

08/06/2025

🚨 S2E7 is out 🚨

In this episode of The Skittle Squad Podcast, we dive into a vulnerable, powerful conversation about what it really means to grow into your identity and hold space for others doing the same.

We are joined by the inspiring entertainer Mr. Vyn Suazion for an unfiltered dialogue on navigating your twenties, finding your people, and showing up authentically in relationships, activism, and self-care. In this powerful episode he opens up about growing up Roman Catholic, coming into his identity as a trans individual, and how his relationship with God evolved along the way. From the stage to the sanctuary, Vyn shares how music, dance, and finding a q***r-affirming faith community helped him heal and embrace all parts of who he is.

Along the way we unpack:
🧠 How music and mindfulness can shift your mental health
💬 The power of reflecting on past relationships (yes, even the messy ones)
🏳️‍🌈 What real leadership looks like in LGBTQIA+ and faith spaces
🎨 Using art and creativity as fuel for empowerment
🌍 How to stay soft in a hard world and still push for change

Whether you're navigating identity, rebuilding community, or just trying to get through the week with your joy intact, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, and you’re absolutely worthy of love, truth, and growth.

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08/05/2025

If you would like to be a guest on The Skittle Squad Podcast or would like to be a sponsor of the show, hit us up at [email protected].

We’d love to hear from you! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

07/30/2025

🚨 S2E6 IS LIVE 🚨

In this episode of The Skittle Squad Podcast, we kick things off with a chaotic boating story that quickly spirals into laughs.

🚤 Spoiler: There’s a sneak peek at “Bad Romance” being performed mid-chaos on deck.

Then we dive deep with Scott Simon, the "Mayer" of Bradley's, go-go dancer, and proud member of the LGBTQ community, who opens up about his powerful journey through self-discovery, mental health struggles, and finding family through performance and community.

In this episode we get into:

🧠 Navigating depression, identity, and suicidal thoughts
🌈 Why q***r spaces are sacred for healing
💖 The beauty of belonging and the power of chosen family
🎭 How performing can be both empowering and emotionally complex
🌍 Everyone, yes, even the most confident, has something they’re carrying
🥂 Finding joy, release, and healing in unlikely places

This episode is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and healing. A reminder that the path to becoming yourself is rarely smooth, but always worth it.

Listen in to feel seen, heard, and maybe even inspired to dance again.

🔗 to video in comments

07/23/2025

🌈 S2E5 IS OUT 🚨

In this episode of The Skittle Squad Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Longstreth, a pioneer of LGBTQ+ visibility in St. Pete and the visionary behind GayStPete.com, Casa Del MerMan, and Visit Gay Montanita.

Brian takes us on a ride through decades of q***r activism, community-building, and pride parades, sharing the story of how a city once lacking LGBTQ+ visibility grew into a thriving, inclusive hub.

From opening one of the first gay-owned businesses in the Grand Central District to organizing international Pride trips, Brian’s life is a mix of rainbow flags, real estate, and radical joy.

This episode dives into:
🏳️‍🌈 The grassroots evolution of St. Pete’s LGBTQ+ scene
📍 Why visibility in business spaces still matters
🌎 Turning passion into purpose through q***r travel
🧜‍♂️ The vision behind Casa Del MerMan (yes, it’s real—and fabulous)
🧳 Finding healing and perspective in Montañita, Ecuador
💬 Advice for younger LGBTQ+ leaders: “Travel more. Get outside your bubble.”

Brian reminds us that showing up doesn’t always mean doing the most, it can mean resting, reconnecting, and dreaming bigger for the next chapter.

🔗 to full episode in comments ⬇️

07/17/2025

Voting has started for Creative Loafing Tampa’s Best of the Bay awards and we’d love to get your vote for Best Podcast!

You can vote once every day until August 20th! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

07/16/2025

S2E4 is out now! 🚨

👑 Miss St. Pete Pride is in the house—and she’s making history.

In this inspiring episode of The Skittle Squad Podcast, we’re joined by Seduction D Dickerson —the first cisgender woman to ever win the title of Miss St. Pete Pride. Performer, mentor, educator, and fierce advocate for representation, Seduction opens up about her journey through pageantry, the power of mentorship, and her mission to create space for all in the LGBTQ+ community.

We dive into:
✨ What it means to be a titleholder breaking boundaries
🏳️‍🌈 The importance of Pride, representation, and visibility
📚 How mentorship and education empower future leaders
💫 Seduction’s dual identity as both Tyra and Seduction—and how she navigates both with pride
🎭 Why community support matters in pageantry, performance, and real life

Seduction’s reign isn’t just about a crown—it’s about opening doors, uplifting others, and celebrating authenticity in all its forms.

Check comments for link to new episode ⬇️