Tag Archives: #highlife

S4, E52: We’ve Got the Groove

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In this special 420 episode of the Closet Disco Queen Podcast, Queenie and TT end Season 4 with cannabis, comedy, and a conversation that feels both timely and overdue.

The heart of the episode is a conversation with Shannon Donnelly, founder of Healthy Honeys, who joins the queens to talk about her company’s mission: making cannabis education approachable, especially for women. Shannon explains the importance of solventless products, why women over 50 are a huge but underserved cannabis audience, and how her “party” model brings women together to learn, ask questions, and explore cannabis in a relaxed, social setting. Think Tupperware party… but make it weed, wellness, and actual useful information.

S4, E51: Heinz 57 and French Fried Potatoes

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This week on Closet Disco Queen, Queenie and TT connect across borders as TT records from sunny Mexico (where cannabis is still surprisingly illegal) while Queenie holds down the damp, chilly Northeast.

From sunscreen breakthroughs to beachside tequila compromises, the episode kicks off with vacation vibes before diving into everything from cannabis science to politics, relationships, and midlife confidence.

S4, E50: Best Hits Playlist

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Well, queens. It has been a week.Our recorded episode went up in smoke — and not the good kind. Riverside closed the session before the upload completed, TT is currently on a beach in Cancun living her best life, and Queenie is here alone with a folder of original songs and a will to survive.So we’re doing something we’ve never done before: a full CDQ Best Hits Playlist episode. Eleven original tracks, all cannabis-themed, all made right here at Humble Pond Productions using AI music generation. Some of them are anthems. Some of them are absurd. One of them is Gregorian chant about a sploof, and we regret nothing.
This week’s tracklist:

  1. We Didn’t Spark the Fire
  2. Let the Light In (Cannabis Anthem)
  3. No Wanna Your Guana
  4. Big Ass Sack
  5. Low and Slow
  6. Jazz Cigarettes
  7. Sploof & Spoof
  8. Your Mama’s Got a New Groove
  9. Don’t Be Alarmed
  10. Best Buds (With My Budtender)
  11. Yummy, Yummy Gummy

Genres represented this episode include: EDM, full gospel choir, blues shuffle, tropical funk, jazz lounge, big band, Gregorian chant, doo-wop, Afrobeat-Caribbean fusion, and electro swing cabaret. 

S4, E45: Let’s Get Into Animal

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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.

S4, E38: Why Don’t You Try, Try

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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, E35: The Clock Keeps Turning

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In this episode, Queenie & TT settle in from the cold and let the conversation wander where midlife brains naturally go: time, exhaustion, politics, cannabis confusion, words we love (and loathe), and finally… letting shit go.

They talk about winter resentment, being trapped indoors, and the creeping sense that everything feels heavier lately — especially as the political landscape grows more chaotic, cruel, and intentionally overwhelming. From the constant barrage of disturbing headlines to the feeling that the system is designed to exhaust and numb us, Queenie & TT name what so many people are quietly feeling: this isn’t just politics — it’s a human gut punch.

On the cannabis front, TT tries to make sense of wildly conflicting news coming out of Washington — hemp bans, rescheduling rumors, Supreme Court decisions, harsher prosecutions in non-legal states, and the desperate need for actual research instead of fear-based nonsense. Meanwhile, both hosts share what they’ve consumed, because consistency matters.

Things lighten up with word nerdery, pronunciation aversions, favorite mouth-feel words (intergalactic makes a return), and another round of “Did This Really Happen, Or Is It Just Kaka?” featuring sheep who got into medical cannabis, alleged time travel via military time, and some truly impressive mental gymnastics.

The episode lands exactly where midlife wisdom lives:

This week’s Fuck-It List entry — Christmas cards… and apologizing for not doing everything.

No more guilt. No more over-explaining. No one is harmed if a card doesn’t arrive. The clock keeps turning, expectations need adjusting, and choosing peace is not a moral failure.

Warm, funny, rambling in the best way, and quietly profound — this is midlife in real time.

S4, E27: Let’s All Chant

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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

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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.

S4, E24: Time is Truly Wastin’

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The Closet Disco Queen podcast, featuring hosts Queenie and TT, is a chatty show for midlife women interested in adult-use cannabis. The episode covers various anecdotes, including Queenie’s time spent with a young woman from Shanghai, observations about local changes due to construction, and reflections on memories of a local zoo and theater experiences. The hosts share their cannabis use for the day—TT opting for sativa gummies and Queenie for a sativa pre-roll. They discuss the longest cannabis worker strikes in Pennsylvania and Michigan, the importance of unions, and workplace safety. The podcast also includes a humorous and informative Q&A segment advising how to handle unexpected visits from grandchildren while using cannabis. Finally, a game segment and song lyrics add to the lighthearted, engaging nature of the show.

S4, E19: The Tide is High, but I’m Holdin’ On

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In this week’s episode of the Closet Disco Queen Pot-cast, Queenie and TT are reunited on the shore of Cape Cod Bay.  They talk about the way the beach nourishes them and provides endless joy. The show includes a news segment with a humorous report, the fun and educational game called High-Q, and Mary Jane answers a listener question. Tune in for laughs, fun and the final song is for women only!!!