S5E23 - Awkward Hookups
Thu Jan 01 2026
This episode features stories from the frontlines of hookup culture when things really go off the rails. They may even make you hesitate to ever hookup with anyone ever again but I sincerely hope that isn’t the takeaway. Random hookups are just one example of the adventurous nature of queer people and our willingness to take chances and go outside of our comfort zone. And, hey, more often than not, it pays off. But sometimes it doesn’t.
Jason (S1E1) - Balloon Guy; Sam (S1E1) - Queefing; James (S1E2) - A very bad trip; Jerry (S1E4) - The dog dropped dead; Jaelynn (S1E5) - “I sang for Patti LaBelle!”; Tyler (S1E6) - Getting even with the fiancé in the Navy; Gabe (S1E8) - Cat scratch fever; Mikey (S1E10) - The sock guys; Adam (S2E3) - Bloody Mary; Nayland (S2E4) - Hypnosis Guy; Joshua G. (S2E7) - Drag Queens are not always b-killers; Josh (S3E1) - No thrills in Manilla; Mike (S3E19) - “Trust me. It’s in there”.
This episode was edited and hosted by Dave Quantic, Fruitbowl’s creator and producer. Ryan Weadon did the music editing and final mix. Thanks Ryan!
Support independent queer media by donating to Fruitbowl and help us in our mission to record, archive and share personal stories about queer coming of age. Learn more at www.fruitbowlpodcast.com/donate.
Promoting a podcast about queer sex is an uphill battle when it comes to social media. Tell your friends about Fruitbowl, rate us on your podcast platform or write a review on Apple Podcast. Every little bit helps. https://linktr.ee/fruitbowlpod.
Are you a young queer person in crisis or maybe you just need someone to talk to? Learn more about The Trevor Project HERE (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/).
Fruitbowl’s fruit artwork for Season 5 was created by Nathan Richards.IG: @Paperwombat.
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This episode features stories from the frontlines of hookup culture when things really go off the rails. They may even make you hesitate to ever hookup with anyone ever again but I sincerely hope that isn’t the takeaway. Random hookups are just one example of the adventurous nature of queer people and our willingness to take chances and go outside of our comfort zone. And, hey, more often than not, it pays off. But sometimes it doesn’t. Jason (S1E1) - Balloon Guy; Sam (S1E1) - Queefing; James (S1E2) - A very bad trip; Jerry (S1E4) - The dog dropped dead; Jaelynn (S1E5) - “I sang for Patti LaBelle!”; Tyler (S1E6) - Getting even with the fiancé in the Navy; Gabe (S1E8) - Cat scratch fever; Mikey (S1E10) - The sock guys; Adam (S2E3) - Bloody Mary; Nayland (S2E4) - Hypnosis Guy; Joshua G. (S2E7) - Drag Queens are not always b-killers; Josh (S3E1) - No thrills in Manilla; Mike (S3E19) - “Trust me. It’s in there”. This episode was edited and hosted by Dave Quantic, Fruitbowl’s creator and producer. Ryan Weadon did the music editing and final mix. Thanks Ryan! Support independent queer media by donating to Fruitbowl and help us in our mission to record, archive and share personal stories about queer coming of age. Learn more at www.fruitbowlpodcast.com/donate. Promoting a podcast about queer sex is an uphill battle when it comes to social media. Tell your friends about Fruitbowl, rate us on your podcast platform or write a review on Apple Podcast. Every little bit helps. https://linktr.ee/fruitbowlpod. Are you a young queer person in crisis or maybe you just need someone to talk to? Learn more about The Trevor Project HERE (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/). Fruitbowl’s fruit artwork for Season 5 was created by Nathan Richards.IG: @Paperwombat.