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, E49: I Need Some Hot Stuff

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This week on Closet Disco Queen, Queenie and TT kick things off with wildlife chaos (mice, rabbits, and an unexpected “buck rub” situation) before diving into a conversation that takes a sharp and meaningful turn into midlife health, hormones, and letting go.

Because at this stage of life, everything is on the table.

TT shares a long-awaited gynecologist visit and her decision to explore a newer estrogen therapy designed to stimulate the body’s own hormone production — without systemic side effects. The conversation is candid, honest, and exactly the kind of real talk women don’t get nearly enough of.

Naturally, this leads to:
👉 the cost of women’s healthcare (why is it always so expensive?)
👉 the ongoing absurdity of comparing it to Viagra commercials
👉 and why women are done being quiet about what their bodies actually need

Meanwhile, the queens continue their mission to normalize cannabis as part of midlife wellness — whether it’s easing anxiety, improving sleep, or just making the day a little more manageable.

Also in this episode:
-Mice invasions, mystery smells, and domestic battlefield cleanup
-Rabbits, mating rituals (maybe?), and backyard wildlife drama
-The surprising science behind “buck rubs”
-Cannabis consumption check-in: pre-rolls, syrups, and old favorites
-“Was it cannabis or caca with a K?” featuring Home Depot adventures and a very stoned bear
-Price drops in Massachusetts cannabis (and what legalization ripple effects look like)

And this week’s Fuck-It List goes deeper than usual:
🔥 Letting go of perfection
🔥 Letting go of control
🔥 Letting go of the belief that you can fix everything for everyone

Because maybe midlife isn’t about tightening your grip —maybe it’s about finally loosening it.
So grab your gummies, your lube (yes, seriously), and settle in.

Because this episode is about real life, real bodies, and real freedom.

S4, E48: Oh, Very Young

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This week on Closet Disco Queen, Queenie and TT kick things off with March Madness wins (and losses), mystery stash chocolate, and the joy of a perfectly sized “dog walker” pre-roll — because sometimes all you need is a quick buzz and a short walk.

But things quickly take a turn into the kind of conversation only midlife cannabis queens can have:

👉 When exactly did we become the “old people” in the room?
👉 And why does nobody feel as old as they apparently look?

From nostalgic deep dives into Johnny Carson and old-school Hollywood to the shocking realization that the “old guy” in a book is now… our age, this episode is full of those quiet (and not-so-quiet) midlife reality checks.

In cannabis news, TT brings a story that actually matters: how cannabis may be helping reshape the menopause conversation. With growing anecdotal evidence and emerging research, the queens explore how the endocannabinoid system may play a role in managing symptoms like anxiety, sleep disruption, pain, and brain fog — all the fun stuff no one warned us about.

Also in this episode:

• Cannabis-infused mystery chocolate (living dangerously)
• The return of classic TV and why we know so many random famous people
• The difference between feeling “cotton-headed” from menopause vs cannabis
• “Was it cannabis or caca with a K?” — including LinkedIn chaos and accidental CBD coffee incidents
• Product testing from Tanya’s line (including a very enthusiastic lube review 👀)

And this week’s Fuck-It List entry hits close to home:

🔥 Your house is not a museum. You live there.
Clutter happens. Life happens. And maybe… tidiness is a scam.

The queens also look ahead as TT prepares to talk to her doctor about hormone replacement therapy — because curiosity doesn’t stop in midlife, it just gets more intentional.

So grab a gummy, kick off your platform shoes, and settle in.

Because if we’re going to get older… we might as well laugh about it.

S4, E47: Honey, Don’t Conceal It

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This week on Closet Disco Queen, Queenie and TT start the morning with birthdays, kitchen renovations, and the promise of spring before diving into one of life’s most pressing questions:

Why do humans have permanent boobs?

A fascinating (and slightly hilarious) evolutionary theory suggests breasts may have evolved to keep newborn babies warm. Who knew the girls might actually be built-in heating systems?

Meanwhile, TT reports from a very relaxing visit with her sisters where a mysterious batch of cannabis-infused honey makes an appearance — delivering the kind of mellow high that keeps on giving.

In cannabis news, a troop of entrepreneurial Girl Scouts in New Jersey discovered the most strategic cookie-selling location imaginable: outside a cannabis dispensary. Record cookie sales followed.

As always, the queens remind us that midlife curiosity, laughter, and a little cannabis wisdom can make the world feel just a little brighter.

S4, E 46: Give Me Down to There

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Queenie kicks things off with a full report on “cheating” on her longtime stylist when a French salon manager steps in and delivers oddly regal, precision-level hair artistry… plus a shampoo chair massage that basically qualifies as diplomacy. The two riff on aging moments that hit like a surprise slap (hello, “65+” as the final survey category), how invisibility feels real in midlife, and why humor is the only sane response.

TT shares cannabis news out of Wisconsin: a proposed bill that would legalize adult-use and medical cannabis while also regulating intoxicating hemp products. They break down the proposed possession limits and talk about how public support is ahead of lawmakers.

Then it’s game time: “Was it cannabis? Or was it caca with a K?” TT nails a wild Japan story about YouTubers setting up street sellers to be arrested for content (and getting arrested themselves), and then gets blindsided by an Irish man claiming a kilo of cannabis was for “homemade soup.” The episode wraps with a fresh addition to the Fuck-It List—three friends deciding to join a community choir even if they can’t sing… because joy > dignity.

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, E44: Gitchee, Gitchee, Ya, Ya–Here We Go!

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This week is a special guest episode, and it’s spicy, honest, and wildly overdue. Queenie & TT are joined by Tanya Griffin — health educator, entrepreneur, and long-time voice in women’s wellness — for a candid conversation about the stuff we were raised to whisper about… in a brown paper bag… “down below.”

They talk menopause and perimenopause without the shame, the real impact hormones have on mood, confidence, and sex, and why so many women were terrified out of estrogen for decades. Tanya breaks down what she wishes every woman knew: that pleasure is not optional, lube belongs at the party, and women deserve accurate information — not fear-mongering.

You’ll hear practical, frank talk about:

  • why intimacy can suddenly become painful in midlife (and what helps)
  • how cannabis can support focus, relaxation, and being present
  • the “bloody noise” in our heads and how to quiet it
  • advocating for yourself with your doctor when the medical system hasn’t kept up
  • ditching old taboos and reclaiming sex, pleasure, and agency

Then Queenie & TT close the episode with this week’s Fuck-It List entry:

🔥 Fuck it to believing estrogen replacement is going to hurt us.

After this conversation, both are ready to explore hormone support with a doctor — and stop accepting decades-old misinformation as fact.

In short: it’s Valentine’s Day. We’re grown. We’ve earned this.

Gitchee, gitchee, ya-ya… here we go.

S4, E43: Pick Up the Pieces

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In this episode, Queenie & TT do what midlife women everywhere are doing right now: trying to hold it together when winter, responsibility, and the state of the world are doing the most to break us. There’s frigid weather, indoor soccer in inflatable buildings, sports stress, and the honest truth that sometimes the best mental health plan is: go outside once… and then refuse to leave the house again.  

They share what they’re consuming today (pink lemonade live rosin gummies and a Space Cake pre-roll), talk about the strange “nap trap” that hits after a big breakfast, and discuss why sativa days are sometimes a medical necessity for functioning humans.  

Then the episode turns into a surprisingly juicy mix of:

  • why AI tools like Suno are still creative tools (just like nobody grinds their own paint anymore)  
  • the ongoing Canadian citizenship saga (passport renewal + trying to lure family north like it’s a Zillow listing with better healthcare)  
  • a big moment of good news: New York’s Medical Aid in Dying bill being signed, and why having the option matters  
  • a fresh round of “Was Cannabis Involved or Is This Just Kaka?” featuring: honey wedding favors gone wrong and the DEA embarrassing itself with an emoji “drug decoder” that absolutely deserves public mocking  

And the Fuck-It List entry this week is pure midlife enlightenment:

🔥 Fuck it to doing the things you hate — hire it out, trade skills, barter, or push the easy button. Instacart, dinner decisions, house cleaning, tech setups… if it drains your soul and you can offload it, do it.  

Plus: Queenie drops a genuine gem for caregivers — a device called JubileeTV, which lets her manage her mom’s TV from her phone, set medication reminders that get louder until acknowledged, and even do two-way video calls on the TV. It’s practical, impressive, and the kind of tool that can reduce caregiver stress in a very real way.

Bottom line: this episode is about picking up the pieces—not by grinding harder, but by getting smarter, getting help, and refusing to waste your limited time on things you hate.