QUEERNECKS

Queernecks is a show hosted by queer folks from the hills and hollers of Central Appalachia, or wherever remote, rural, and impoverished queer people have to make their own spaces, fun, joy, and just generally make do. We're generally funny and lighthearted, but the lives we've lived haven't always been easy, so you may hear the occasional thing that shocks you. But more than anything else you'll hear resilience.

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Episodes

#5 Politics and The Hereafter

Dash and Beck explore a range of topics from personal academic challenges and the impact of loss to reflections on Pride Month and cultural identities. They share stories about family dynamics, the influence of weather on life, and delve into the complexities of the prison industrial complex. The discussion also touches on ghost stories and personal experiences with loss, culminating in a historical overview of the Hatfield-McCoy feud and its implications for Appalachian identity. Takeaways Navi...

Jun 30, 2025•45 min•Ep. 5

#4 Bible Camp Jailbreak

In this engaging conversation, hosts Dash and Beck explore their experiences growing up queer in Central Appalachia, touching on themes of food, driving culture, education, family dynamics, religion, and the impact of poverty. They share humorous anecdotes and personal stories that highlight the complexities of their upbringing, the challenges they faced, and the resilience they developed along the way. The discussion flows naturally from light-hearted banter about food cravings to deeper reflec...

Jun 22, 2025•49 min•Ep. 4

#3 The Blizzard of '93 Cryptid

Dash and Beck explore their shared experiences growing up in rural Appalachia, touching on themes of family dynamics, political ideologies, and the humorous challenges of winter life. They reflect on their childhood memories, dating experiences, and the unique aspects of their queer identities in a conservative environment. The discussion is filled with laughter, personal anecdotes, and a deep sense of community. In this engaging conversation, Dash and Beck reflect on their childhood experiences...

Jun 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 3

Introducing QUEERNECKS

Just a few highlights and teasers of the kinds of things your hosts Dash and Beck get up to. slcRbP3KI8X5tuadBjFg

Jun 11, 2025•1 min

#1 Bingo 401k and Hoarding Shoes

Dash and Beck, (who forgot to introduce themselves in this first episode) the experiences of growing up in a redneck culture, focusing on themes of poverty, resourcefulness, and family dynamics. The speakers share personal stories about their childhoods, including memories of moonshine, food traditions, and the impact of socioeconomic status on their lives. They also delve into cultural identity, particularly the Melungeon heritage, and reflect on the intersection of politics and personal experi...

Jun 08, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1

#2 cruisn perididdle spade christmas gift

Summary In this episode of Queernecks, hosts Ash and Beck explore their experiences growing up queer in rural environments. They discuss their early interactions with technology, the challenges of navigating queerness in school, and the impact of their upbringing on their understanding of sexuality. The conversation flows into their first crushes, the games they played as kids, and the social spaces they created to connect with others. They also share stories of run-ins with the law, their first...

Jun 08, 2025•38 min•Ep. 2

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