2 Dope Queens

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2 Dope Queens
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GenreComedy podcast
Running timeca. 55 min.
Country of originUnited States
Language(s)English
Home station WNYC Studios
Hosted by Jessica Williams
Phoebe Robinson
Created by WNYC Studios
Produced byJoanna Solotaroff
Recording studioNew York City
Original releaseOctober 6, 2015 –
November 15, 2018
No. of episodes49 episodes (plus 20 bonus episodes)
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2 Dope Queens was a podcast hosted by Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson that aired between April 4, 2016, [1] and November 14, 2018. [2]

Contents

For the first seven days following the podcast's launch, it was number one on the iTunes podcast charts. [1] It is produced by WNYC Studios. [3] The podcast features female comedians, comedians of color, and LGBT comedians, in an effort to represent people from different backgrounds. The podcast's guests include Jon Hamm, Nick Kroll, LeVar Burton, Naomi Ekperigin, Nore Davis, Aparna Nancherla, Marc Maron, and Michelle Buteau. [4] 2 Dope Queens is WNYC Studios' first comedy podcast. [5]

On June 27, 2016, Sooo Many White Guys, the first 2 Dope Queens spin-off, debuted. [6] The podcast is hosted by Phoebe Robinson and produced by Ilana Glazer. [7]

A four-episode HBO special based on the show aired in February and March 2018 directed by podcast guest Tig Notaro. [8] A second four-episode season aired in 2019. [9]

Format

2 Dope Queens is taped live at Union Hall in Brooklyn. [10] [11] [12] Though the live show runs about two hours, the podcast is edited down to about an hour. [13]

Each episode features three guest comedians. Issues discussed on the podcast include "race, gender, sex, and other topics". [14]

Host Jessica Williams said of the podcast, "For our show, people get to be the stars of their own stories and they get to be the stars of their own stand up, so it's really cool to give our friends and a lot of people of color and different orientations an opportunity to speak for themselves and be sort of the main character as opposed to like the side character or supporting character." [15]

History

2 Dope Queens stemmed from Blaria LIVE!, a monthly stand-up show in Brooklyn, hosted by Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams. [16] [17] Blaria LIVE! was inspired by the blog of the same name authored by Phoebe Robinson. [18] [17] Similarly to 2 Dope Queens, Blaria LIVE! featured diverse comedians from all over the United States. [17]

The 2 Dope Queens podcast debuted on April 4, 2016. [1] In its first week, it was number one on the iTunes podcast charts and stayed there for a full week. [1] [9]

On July 19, 2016, Sooo Many White Guys, the first 2 Dope Queens spin-off debuted. [19] Sooo Many White Guys is an interview-talk show hosted by Phoebe Robinson and produced by Ilana Glazer with guests including Nia Long, Janet Mock, Hari Kondabolu, Gina Rodriguez, Roxane Gay, and Hasan Minhaj. [7]

The podcast inspired two seasons of an HBO limited series, also titled 2 Dope Queens. [9]

After taking a break from the podcast to film for HBO, a final episode was published where the two hosts interviewed Michelle Obama and announced the ending of the show. [9] [20]

Awards

AwardDateCategoryResultRef.
Discover Pods Awards2017Best Comedy PodcastRunner-up [21]
Shorty Awards 2017PodcastNominated [22]
Webby Awards 2017Comedy PodcastsNominated [23]
2018Social HumorNominated [24]
2018People's Voice Winner for Comedy PodcastsWon [25]
iHeartRadio Podcast Awards 2019Best Multicultural PodcastNominated [26]
Best Comedy PodcastNominated

Episodes (HBO series)

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 4February 2, 2018 (2018-02-02)February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
2 4February 8, 2019 (2019-02-08)March 1, 2019 (2019-03-01)

Season 1 (2018)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byGuest StarOriginal release dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"New York"Tig Notaro Jon Stewart February 2, 2018 (2018-02-02)101N/A
22"Hair"Tig Notaro Sarah Jessica Parker February 9, 2018 (2018-02-09)102N/A
33"Hot Peen"Tig Notaro Tituss Burgess February 16, 2018 (2018-02-16)103N/A
44"Black Nerds (aka Blerds)"Tig Notaro Uzo Aduba February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)104N/A

Season 2 (2019)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title  [27] Directed byGuest Star  [27] Original release date  [27] Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
51"Fashion"Sandra Restrepo Lupita Nyong'o February 8, 2019 (2019-02-08)201N/A
62"Nostalgia"Sandra Restrepo Daniel Radcliffe February 15, 2019 (2019-02-15)202N/A
73"Music"Sandra Restrepo Janet Mock & Lizzo February 22, 2019 (2019-02-22)203N/A
84"Regal AF"Sandra Restrepo Keegan-Michael Key March 1, 2019 (2019-03-01)204N/A

References

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  2. ↑ Spanos, Brittany (November 14, 2018). "Hear '2 Dope Queens' Interview Michelle Obama in Final Podcast Episode". rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  3. ↑ Rich, Katey. "Sneak Peek: Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams's 2 Dope Queens, the Podcast". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on April 16, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  4. ↑ Rich, Katey. "Sneak Peek: Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams's 2 Dope Queens, the Podcast". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: '2 Dope Queens' Premieres". Splitsider. April 7, 2016. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Sooo Many White Guys". Archived from the original on November 11, 2016.
  7. 1 2 "Sooo Many White Guys | WNYC". WNYC. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  8. ↑ "'2 Dope Queens' Jessica Williams, Phoebe Robinson on Taking HBO by Storm". Rolling Stone. February 2, 2018. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  9. 1 2 3 4 Strause, Jackie (November 14, 2018). "'2 Dope Queens' Podcast Signs Off With Michelle Obama Interview". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  10. ↑ Bausells, Marta (May 20, 2016). "The podcasts you should listen to this weekend". the Guardian. Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  11. ↑ "The Absolute Best Comedy Club in New York". Grub Street. Archived from the original on June 8, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  12. ↑ "10 Comedy Podcasts You Should Listen To". Backstage.com. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ Rich, Katey. "Sneak Peek: Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams's 2 Dope Queens, the Podcast". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  14. ↑ Jurgensen, John (May 5, 2016). "Four Comics to Follow on Social Media". Wall Street Journal. ISSN   0099-9660. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  15. ↑ "'2 Dope Queens' Is An Exciting New Podcast Everyone Should Hear". The Huffington Post. April 5, 2016. Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  16. ↑ Desta, Yohana. "Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson's unfiltered comedy podcast will be your new favorite". Mashable. Archived from the original on May 25, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  17. 1 2 3 "Blaria LIVE! - Tickets - Union Hall". Union Hall NY. January 21, 2015. Archived from the original on June 23, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  18. ↑ "And It Don't Stop: Comedians Jessica Williams And Phoebe Robinson Are '2 Dope Queens'". HelloBeautiful.com. April 27, 2016. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  19. ↑ Locker, Melissa (July 26, 2016). "Sooo Many White Guys: Phoebe Robinson's podcast has killer lineup". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077. Archived from the original on October 1, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  20. ↑ "2 Dope Queens: Farewell". WNYC Studios. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Previous Winners". Discover Pods Awards. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  22. ↑ "2 Dope Queens - The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  23. ↑ "Nominee: 2 Dope Queens - WNYC Studios". Webby Awards . Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  24. ↑ "Nominee: 2 Dope Queens - WNYC Studios". Webby Awards . Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  25. ↑ "People's Voice Winner: 2 Dope Queens - WNYC Studios". Webby Awards . 2018. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  26. ↑ "2019 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: Full List of Winners". iHeart. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  27. 1 2 3 "2 Dope Queens Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
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