In the premiere of HIGHKEY!, hosts Yvie Oddly, Ben O’Keefe, and Ryan Mitchell get personal — and hilarious — about growing up queer, coming out, and redefining what “queer identity” means today. They unpack how LGBTQ+ stories show up (or don’t) in pop culture, why Pride feels different now, and what happens when queer joy meets corporate branding. From dial-up porn searches to first crushes, to why “professional gays” are tired—this episode is full of raw honesty, wild memories, and big laughs. The trio shares how they found chosen family and why queer joy is more radical than ever. 

If you’ve ever felt like the only weirdo in the room, this one’s for you. It’s bold, it’s messy, and it’s just the beginning.

 

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

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 Ben O’Keefe, Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

In the premiere of HIGHKEY!, hosts Yvie Oddly, Ben O&rsquo;Keefe, and Ryan Mitchell get personal &mdash; and hilarious &mdash; about growing up queer, coming out, and redefining what &ldquo;queer identity&rdquo; means today. They unpack how LGBTQ+ stories show up (or don&rsquo;t) in pop culture, why Pride feels different now, and what happens when queer joy meets corporate branding. From dial-up porn searches to first crushes, to why &ldquo;professional gays&rdquo; are tired&mdash;this episode is full of raw honesty, wild memories, and big laughs. The trio shares how they found chosen family and why queer joy is more radical than ever.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like the only weirdo in the room, this one&rsquo;s for you. It&rsquo;s bold, it&rsquo;s messy, and it&rsquo;s just the beginning.
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If you&rsquo;re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come kick it on Patreon! We&rsquo;re dropping bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs &mdash; basically, the HighKiKi.
patreon.com/HIGHKEY
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Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at <a href="http://youtube.com/@highkeyhere">youtube.com/@highkeyhere</a>
Follow along on socials @highkeyhere
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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ben O&rsquo;Keefe, 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

The Meet & Greet: Meet the Hosts of HIGHKEY!

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