Pretty Hurts

15 Pours Later

This season we explored body image, sex, self-help, healing, and culture through a Black queer lens. Some episodes made us laugh, others made us think, and many reminded us that our stories matter. In this season finale, we reflect on the moments that stood out, the lessons we’re taking with us, and what’s next for the podcast.   Thank you for being part of the journey this season.

A Crystal Clear Convo

In this episode of Crystal Clear Convo, we have an honest conversation about drug use in the Black queer community, specifically crystal meth. No judgment. No sensationalism. Just truth. We unpack why it’s so prevalent, how it impacts mental health and relationships, and the hard conversations we need to start having. This is about awareness, accountability, and healing.

Pretty Hurts

In this episode, we talk about beauty as currency, colorism, masculinity bias, dating app hierarchies, and the mental health impact of desirability politics. Who benefits? Who gets excluded? And is it wrong to use the advantages beauty brings? Honest. Layered. Necessary.

An inside exclusive… pop The balloon Philly edition

Your favorite hosts sit down with Philly Native and social influencer Bryheim. On this episode it’s all about black queer love. The seat is hot and so are the questions. Bryheim discusses his new dating show and his thoughts on love. Hosts: Tony Purnell @Tonypurnelllightworker  Terrell James @TerrellJames Guest: Bryheim Mccoy, @Bry.heiim

Church, But Make It Content

Druski’s church skit is funny—but uncomfortably accurate. This episode explores performative faith, church as branding, and why emotional hype isn’t the same as spiritual healing. We also examine where Black queer folks fit in churches that claim inclusion without affirmation. Maybe the future of church isn’t louder—maybe it’s deeper.