Queenie and TT record in the morning like the agile legends they are… despite a little tech lag. They recap a quiet Stink-O-Rama roller skating day, celebrate Chef Son’s homemade feast, and spiral (comedically) into the brutal truth of aging, hormones, and the “we’re shriveling into dust balls” era. They revisit Tanya’s menopause/HRT wisdom, debate psychedelics and microdosing, and share what they’re consuming. TT covers a dating poll suggesting cannabis use is more “green flag” than “red flag,” then the ladies play “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda—Was it Cannabis or Caca?” Finally, the Fuck-It List targets the weird guilt around watching TV during the day—because retirement means you can watch Netflix at 2pm if you damn well please.
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S 4, E 42: Turn and Face the Strain
Time is truly wastin’ — and midlife has a way of making that reality impossible to ignore.
In this episode, Queenie & TT reconnect after a warm-weather escape and a return to brutal winter temperatures, reflecting on travel resets, cold-weather survival, and the strange humor that comes with seasonal whiplash. From snow-covered beaches to hockey games, humming as therapy, and the chaos of ongoing kitchen renovations, this episode captures the everyday rhythm of midlife in motion.
Cannabis remains part of the ritual, with the hosts sharing what they’re consuming today — from infused fizz drinks to hybrid pre-rolls — and continuing their mission to make adult-use cannabis conversations accessible without needing advice from a 22-year-old budtender.
A major personal revelation takes center stage when Queenie discovers she may already be a Canadian citizen thanks to recent citizenship law changes. This sparks a fascinating dive into genealogy, Irish migration history, the Robinson settlement scheme, and how history continues to shape identity today.
TT brings cannabis legal news involving driving laws and police search procedures, highlighting a recent court ruling clarifying when marijuana can legally be considered an “open container” and reinforcing the ongoing need for consistent cannabis policy across jurisdictions.
Of course, no episode would be complete without:
✨ “Was Cannabis Involved or Is This Just KaKa?” — featuring bong-water tasting claims and anti-munchies cannabis myths.
🔥 The Fuck-It List — this week’s entry: saying goodbye to hair dye and embracing gray hair as both liberation and rebellion against outdated beauty expectations.
Funny, thoughtful, nostalgic, and quietly radical, this episode is about aging honestly, letting go of unnecessary expectations, and remembering that there’s no guarantee — so you might as well live authentically now.
S4, E40: Turn it Upside Down
In this episode, Queenie & TT lean into the growing midlife realization that the old way of doing things may no longer apply — and that turning it upside down might be exactly what’s required.
They talk candidly about exhaustion, disruption, and the low-grade burnout that comes from being the default person for everything. From home projects and daily chaos to the emotional weight of hosting, organizing, and maintaining traditions that no longer fit, the conversation reflects what it feels like when the clock keeps moving but your priorities shift.
If it doesn’t bring joy, peace, or meaning anymore, it’s allowed to change. Turn it upside down. Reassign the rules. Keep what works. Drop the rest.
This episode is permission, perspective, and a reminder that midlife isn’t about holding everything together — it’s about deciding what’s worth holding onto.
Cannabis weaves through the discussion as both routine and reflection — what they’re using, why clarity matters more than excess, and how slowing down can sometimes be forced rather than chosen. TT offers perspective on the uneven global landscape of cannabis legality, travel risks, and why assumptions can still land people in serious trouble.
S4, E39: Get Up, Stand Up
This week, Queenie and TT start with a real-life reset—respiratory crud, low energy, and the glamorous pre-beach ritual of “thinning the forest”—before pivoting into bigger stuff: protests, ICE fear and outrage, and the emotional fatigue of watching people normalize what should never be normal.
They share a surprising bright spot (major progress on the kitchen pack-up), introduce a brilliant “legacy gift” idea involving Queenie’s iconic ceramic pig heads, and serve up the usual fan-favorite segments: What Have You Consumed Today, The Latest Bud Buzz, Could’ve Done This If Stoned, and a round of Stoned or Kaka featuring closet “tomatoes” and an all-time classic: calling 911 during a drug deal.
The F*** It List this week goes straight for the jugular: f* pretending it’s okay to be okay with Trumpers.**
S4, E38: Why Don’t You Try, Try
In this episode, Queenie and TT ring in the new year with their signature blend of humor, candor, and side-eye, starting with global political shockwaves and landing squarely in the realities of midlife bodies, boundaries, and burnout.
They talk cannabis consumption, Massachusetts moving forward with social-consumption licenses, the rapid saturation of dispensaries, and what it means when access finally becomes… ordinary. Along the way, they debut original AI-assisted music, play a round of Did This Happen Stoned or Is It Kaka? (featuring hemp-filled urinals and allegedly high chickens), and add a crucial entry to the F*** It List: being available 24/7.
Equal parts funny, unnerving, and grounding, this episode is about paying attention, setting limits, and maybe—just maybe—trying something different.
S4, E37: So Proud to Live
In this post-holiday episode, Queenie and TT ease their way out of Christmas and toward the New Year with warmth, humor, and perspective. They reflect on family gatherings, traditions, grief, nostalgia, and the strange emotional whiplash that follows the holidays—when the house empties, the cookies remain, and memories linger.
The Queens check in on what they’ve consumed, share laughter over matching dog pajamas, holiday indulgences, and the realities of midlife bodies, then move into cannabis news from across the country, highlighting the inconsistencies and absurdities of state laws.
The episode features original AI-assisted music, including a Closet Disco Queen Musical Interlude, recurring segments like Did This Happen Stoned or Is It Kaka?, and the first F*** It List entry of the new year: letting go of things you simply cannot control.
Thoughtful, funny, and deeply human.
S4, E34: Unfiltered Midlife Moments & Cannabis Wisdom | You’re a Native New Yorker
In this festive, snarky, holly-jolly episode, Queenie & TT recap Queenie’s whirlwind NYC adventure with 11 family members—complete with wooden escalators at Macy’s, Midtown crowds, a surprisingly safe and clean Rockefeller Center, LED pedicabs dressed like disco elves, and a Greek diner miracle where eight people were seated together during the holidays.
The conversation shifts to the cannabis world, where TT brings the latest on the politicians quietly sneaking a hemp-derived THC ban into a federal budget bill, the alliances forming in response, and the crucial December 19th Supreme Court decision that could reshape the industry. Meanwhile, Queenie and TT compare edibles, discuss their latest consumption, and marvel at how rarely NYC seemed to smell like weed this year.
Then it’s everyone’s favorite segment:
Could They, Should They, Might They Have Been Stoned – or Is It Just Kaka?
From elevator mishaps to a 911 call gone spectacularly wrong, TT once again proves her stoner-detection skills are razor sharp.
Finally, this week’s Fuck-It List entry lands with midlife authority:
🔥 Saying NO — without a three-minute apology, explanation, or performance of guilt.
Inspired by an uncomfortable-but-brilliant Andy Richter moment, Queenie & TT unpack the power of reclaiming time, boundaries, and dignity. No justifications. No softening. Just “No.” Period.
They wrap with holiday decorating, stockings, traditions with grandkids, and the comforting glow of feeling at home for Christmas for the first time in years.
Funny, warm, chaotic, cannabis-infused, and unmistakably midlife.
S4, E32: Caregiving Chaos, Man-Child Marriages, Licked Joints & the Midlife F*ck-It List | Toot, toot hey beep, beep
In this raw, hilarious, and brutally honest episode, Queenie & TT tackle the emotional whiplash of midlife caregiving, the chaos of aging parents, and the rage-inducing reality that patience doesn’t age like fine wine. The conversation dives into compassion fatigue, caregiver burnout, role reversal, guilt, and the dark humor that becomes a survival skill when you’re the default adult in the room.
S4, E27: Let’s All Chant
In this episode of the Closet Disco Queen podcast, hosts Queenie and TT discuss a range of topics from fall foliage in Wisconsin and the Berkshires to the disappointment in news coverage of a major protest event. The conversation transitions into more casual territory, exploring a mix of personal anecdotes, recent outings, and a humorous debate on school bans of the number combination ‘six, seven.’ They delve into the latest updates regarding cannabis reclassification and share personal experiences with different cannabis strains, detailing the effects of body highs versus head highs. The episode concludes with light banter and plans for the next podcast.
S4, E25: Couldn’t Get Much Higher
In this episode of the Closet Disco Queen podcast, Queenie and TT engage in a light-hearted conversation about their cannabis experiences and TT’s adventures in Colorado. They discuss the legality and accessibility of cannabis in the state, specific products they have tried, and how cannabis affects everyday activities. TT shares her experiences on a hike in the Collegiate mountain range and recounts a tense drive through the Colorado mountains. The episode also features a segment called ‘Could Have Been Stoned’ where they evaluate humorous scenarios to determine if they were influenced by cannabis. Additionally, a question about whether cannabis use affects medical tests, such as mammograms, is addressed by ‘Mary Jane,’ who provides informative advice. The episode concludes with reflections on a past math club revelation and further discussion about their travel plans and personal anecdotes.