Support Ill-Advised Seed & Spark campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/ill-advised#storyFollow Ill-Advised on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illadvisedpilot/?hl=enGet ready for "Ill-Advised: The Queer Sitcom You’ve Been Waiting For!" This hilarious, heartfelt show follows three queer BIPOC besties in their twenties navigating love, careers, and life in NYC. Think "Sex and the City" meets Gen Z, but black, queer, and way more authentic. In this episode, we chat with creator Kayla Hopkins about her inspiration for the series, the importance of authentic queer representation, and the incredible team of women and non-binary creatives bringing this vision to life. From behind-the-scenes stories to character deep dives, you’ll learn why "Ill-Advised" is exactly what LGBTQ+ media has been missing.Representation matters, and this show is here to fill those gaps with joy, humor, and relatable 20-something chaos. Drop your thoughts in the comments—what do you think of this fresh take on the sitcom format? Don’t forget to hit subscribe for more LGBTQ+ content and join us in celebrating queer stories told by queer creators. Let’s make this happen together!#bipocrepresentation #bipoc #bipocvoices #representationmattersCHAPTERS:00:00 - What is Ill-Advised01:30 - Inspiration Behind Ill-Advised04:41 - Challenging Stereotypes in Media Representation08:23 - Writing Process for Ill-Advised09:54 - Main Characters of Ill-Advised12:34 - Viewer Connection with Characters16:06 - Personal Experience and Narrative Themes19:40 - Team Contributions to Ill-Advised23:14 - How to Support Ill-Advised24:30 - Next Steps for the Project26:54 - Dream Collaborators for Ill-Advised29:26 - Dream Crossover Ideas31:01 - OUTRO

Our friend Alethea Crimmins joins us today to talk about why we love Heartstopper! From Nick and Charlie's heartfelt romance to Elle's confidence and journey, this show is everything! Join us for an episode packed with Big Gay Energy as we gush over why this series means so much to us.

Heartstopper doesn’t just tell a story—it creates a world where LGBTQ+ media shines by tackling queer representation, mental health, friendships, and relationships in ways we rarely see. We dive into highlights of the season, from exploring Charlie’s struggles with mental health to Elle finding her chosen family, and celebrate the beautifully layered friendships (Isaac's ace journey, anyone?). And let’s not forget the supportive parents and teachers who remind us that representation matters at every age.

What made YOU feel seen in Heartstopper? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let’s keep the love going! Don’t forget to hit subscribe for more super gay content and to hydrate for Lesbian Jesus while we gay it up all over the place!
#Heartstopper #LGBTQMedia #QueerRepresentation #BigGayEnergy#heartstopperseason3 #heartstopperreactionCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:25 - Charlie and Nick Dynamics08:34 - Elle and Tao Relationship22:17 - Impact of Elle’s Journey on Viewers24:32 - Elle’s Confidence Development26:30 - Nick and Charlie’s Codependency Issues31:07 - Tori’s Role in the Story34:52 - Solitaire Analysis36:15 - Isaac’s Character Exploration40:15 - Nick and Charlie’s Relationship42:00 - Tara and Darcy’s Connection51:55 - Imogen’s Comp Het Storyline57:05 - Transition to Listener Comments58:20 - Thank You to Our Chaos Crew58:30 - Listener Comments Discussion58:40 - Spencer’s Insights59:40 - JD108 Commentary01:01:50 - Cory Phoenix Analysis01:08:50 - Blue Sky Reflections01:11:40 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways01:13:54 - Secret Question Reveal01:14:57 - Outro

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