Still Queer as Folk show

Still Queer as Folk

Summary: An episode-by-episode analysis and critique of the television show Queer as Folk. The show started airing in December 2000, and we discuss how gay life has changed, or stayed the same 15 years later. At the end of each episode we ask the question of whether the episode's content still holds up today.

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  • Artist: Patrick Randall and Matt Dominguez
  • Copyright: Copyright © 2017-2018 Patrick Randall and Matt Dominguez. All Rights Reserved

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 1.12: Move it or Lose It | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:23

Brian and Michael come to terms with their separation. Michael moves in with Dr. David who quickly undoes all of Michael's new decor choices. Brian and Justin get naked and eat ice cream. Tracy quits the Big Q after being lied to by Michael. By the end of the episode, all sins are forgiven by everyone slighted last episode.

 1.11: Surprise! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:59

Emmett and Ted cope with an HIV test. Debbie pays Brian a visit to scold him about his treatment of Michael resulting in Brian hosting a surprise birthday party for him. Tracy and Dr. David unexpectedly appear at the party and fireworks ensue when Michael is outed to Tracy and Dr David attacks Brian.

 1.10: Queens of the Road | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:16

Episode 10 of of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed: Justin attends the bday party of his newly hatched little sister. Dr David has dreamy plans for Michael. Justin runs away to New York, with Brian, Michael, Ted and Emmett hot on his trail. Michael puts a wrench in Dr David's plans, and Justin finds a new home after being dragged out of New York by Brian. Co-hosts Patrick and Matt debate if the episode still holds up, 17 years after airing.

 1.09: Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:58

Episode 9 of of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed: Baby Gus is rushed to the hospital, but only one mother counts. At David's dinner party, Michael reveals who gave him crabs during the seafood paella course. Brian has a troubling encounter with his father, who he's not out to. Emmett discovers a few things about himself while in a pornographic dream-state. Co-hosts Patrick and Matt debate if the episode still holds up, 17 years after airing.

 1.08: Babylon Boomerang | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:07

Episode 8 of of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed: Michael deviously furthers his career while Justin innocently furthers his relationship with Brian. Brian develops a fondness for jambalaya. We witnesses Craig Taylor's sinister side. Dr David and Michael rush home from the romantic idyll to tend to an uninjured Brian. Not to be outdone, Dr David slips on his club kid clothes and heads for Babylon to lecture Brian. Patrick and Matt debate if the episode still holds up, 17 years after airing.

 1.07: Smells like Codependence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:15

Episode 7 of season 1 of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed: Justin gets a pierced nipple while announcing that he "doesn't do boyfriends." Michael and Dr David go for a romp in the countryside. Justin's father attacks Brian not once, but twice resulting in a new roommate for Brian. Patrick and Matt get into an on-air fight about Brian's motivations surrounding his relationship with Michael and then give their verdict on whether the episode still holds up, 17 years after first airing.

 1.06: The Art of Desperation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:02

Episode 6 of season 1 of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed. In this Episode: A chiropractor spends 27 minutes working on Michael’s nipples while Jennifer daydreams about her son being bent over a piano by "This Brian." Ted tries to date the "appropriate" Roger, only to learn a few things about himself in the process. Melanie's catty behavior puts her into an awkward situation with the the orally talented chiropractor. At the end, hear Patrick's and Matt's verdict on whether this episode holds u

 1.05: Now Approaching...The Line | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:59

Episode 5 of season 1 of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed: Michael fends off Tracy, who doesn't know that he's gay, resulting in Michael getting a little bit more than just a chiropractic adjustment. Brian tests the waters of being an escort in order to land a big contract. Justin and his mother have an awkward group therapy session. Will Michael be able to handle a date at a fancy restaurant with the amorous Doctor? Patrick and Matt discuss Dr. David Cameron's treatment room behavior.

 1.04: Ted’s Not Dead | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:25

Episode 4 of Season 1 of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed. In this episode: Babylon is to die for...for somebody. Justin gets handsy with a football player while Michael and Emmett search Ted's apartment for incriminating evidence. Debbie and Michael return Justin to the Taylor family home while Brian pounces on a hospital orderly. Patrick and Matt discuss the theme of three different mothers with very unique problems with their gay sons.

 1.03: No Bris, No Shirt, No Service | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:31

Episode 4 of season 1 of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed. In this Episode: Things will never be the same for Ted again. Emmett's prostitute raises questions of racism. We find out what trail-mix is all about. And Justin? Let's hear it for the boy! Patrick and Matt critique one of the funniest Queer as Folk episodes of Season 1 and render their verdict on whether the episode still holds up, 17 years after first airing.

 1.02: Queer, There and Everywhere | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:16

Episode 2 of season 1 of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed. In this Episode: Justin ups his stalking game with Brian after a creepy look around the locker room. Michael ventures out to a straight bar with his employees with surprising results. Meanwhile, Brian seduces his client in the washroom and we meet Debbie Novotny at the Liberty Diner. Patrick and Matt render their verdict on whether this episode holds up, 17 years after airing.

 1.01: Premier | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:38

Episode 1 of season 1 of the US version of Queer as Folk is discussed. In this Episode: Brian and Michael cavort on the roof of a hospital after meeting Brian's new son. Teenager Justin Taylor becomes Brian's one night stand that never went away. Every trick wants to cuddle with Brian, and is being followed home after the bar by the best equipped guy in Pittsburg creepy or cool? Patrick and Matt debate whether this episode still holds up, 17 years after airing.

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