This week on HIGHKEY, Ryan Mitchell and Yvie Oddly welcome the brilliant writer and activist George M Johnson (All Boys Aren’t Blue, Fighting Words). Together, they dive into internet discourse, the rise of banned books, and why Bugs Bunny in a dress still has conservatives clutching pearls.

George opens up about the realities of being at the center of cultural battles, the absurdity of censorship, and how community shows up (or doesn’t) when queer voices are targeted. Plus, the crew unpacks Lil Nas X’s latest headlines, grief on the internet, and what it really means to shut up—or speak out—online.

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs — basically, the HighKiKi.

www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY

Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere

Follow along on socials @highkeyhere 

HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

This week on HIGHKEY, Ryan Mitchell and Yvie Oddly welcome the brilliant writer and activist George M Johnson (All Boys Aren&rsquo;t Blue, Fighting Words). Together, they dive into internet discourse, the rise of banned books, and why Bugs Bunny in a dress still has conservatives clutching pearls.
George opens up about the realities of being at the center of cultural battles, the absurdity of censorship, and how community shows up (or doesn&rsquo;t) when queer voices are targeted. Plus, the crew unpacks Lil Nas X&rsquo;s latest headlines, grief on the internet, and what it really means to shut up&mdash;or speak out&mdash;online.
If you&rsquo;re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We&rsquo;re dropping bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs &mdash; basically, the HighKiKi.
www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY
Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at <a href="http://youtube.com/@highkeyhere">youtube.com/@highkeyhere</a>
Follow along on socials @highkeyhere&nbsp;
HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! — a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide.

It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party — with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way.

Welcome to the party — BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one’s just getting started.

RuPaul&rsquo;s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! &mdash; a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide.
It&rsquo;s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party &mdash; with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way.
Welcome to the party &mdash; BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one&rsquo;s just getting started.

HIGHKEY! With Yvie Oddly and Ryan Mitchell

George M Johnson: The Truth About Lil Nas X and Online Discourse

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