You are listening to 2ZQHot Takes, where we discuss issues both big and small. This time, I'll be talking about Firsts, Part 2, a sorta sequel to my pod from June 2020, 2ZQHT69 My First Times. This one is mostly New York Based. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

You are listening to Two Zero Q: 20 Questions With Interesting People from the LGBT community and friends This time, I'll be talking with Hugo Greenhalgh, reporter, activist and author of "The Diaries of Mr. Lucas" Notes from a Lost Gay Life. Hugo and I engaged in an animated, lively discussion with topics ranging from Eastern Europe to growing up …

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. This time, I’ll be talking about RTO. I'll be discussing different viewpoints about Retuning to Office mandates, working remotely and my own personal perspective on why people are reluctant to return to the office. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. I am your host, The Very Handsome Tim Kirk and this time, I'll be talking about more questionable lyrics to pop songs we woke to playing on our AM Clock Radios BITD. #lyrics, #questionablesonglyrics, #LGBT, #TVHTimKirk,#weirdmusic Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. This time, I’ll be talking about Jargon, nerd speak, corpospeak or corporate jargon, modern slang and a touch of gay slang for 2024. Nerd Speak are often misused words form different areas of life that are employed to make the speaker seem to sound smart. Or at least they would like us to think so. #NerdSpeak, #G…

You are listening to Two Zero Q: 20 Questions With Interesting People from the LGBT community and friends This time, I'll be talking with Tate Barkley Counselor, Attorney, Educator, Author. His memoir SUNDAY DINNERS, MOONSHINE, AND MEN reveals his extraordinary journey from growing up closeted and afraid in the rural south during the mid-20th centu…

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. This time I will be talking about Dementia, Alzheimer’s, memory loss, absentmindedness, simple memory lapses, how the mind reconstructs memories, what you can do to counter memory loss and the unreliability of eyewitness accounts. We might get the gist but the details are usually something else. Get bonus content…

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. This time I will continue reading from my semi-autobiographical novel, I’m just making it up as I go along and things haven’t been working out as planned, Chapter 9813 - My Bravest Moment In Life. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking The Value of ‘No.’ The word “No’ can have many values including being a ’positive’ in negotiation, a benefit to your mental health, a successful means of providing clarity and prioritization, guidance on what needs to…

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about ‘There’s no fool like an old fool.’ The empirical study of wisdom is a relatively recent phenomena and is mostly drawn from Europe and North America. While there is no universal formula for wisdom and there are …

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. This time I will continue reading from my semi-autobiographical novel, I’m just making it up as I go along and tings haven’t been working out as planned, Chapter 9567 – Squalor and Intoxication Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes, where we discuss issues both big and small. 2ZQHT150 - This time, I'll be reading from my semi-autobiographical novel, I’m just making it up as I go along and things have not been working out as well as l intended’ Chapter 9583 Temporary Friends, Part 5 – Living Death Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast.…

Hey everybody, welcome to 2ZQ Hot Takes, where we discuss issues both big and small. I am your host, TVH Tim Kirk and this time I’ll be talking about Temporary Friends. Few of us have lifelong friendships and many of our friendships wind up being temporary, whether we know it or intend them to be. C’est la vie. Delinquency: Elegy; The Last of the Z…

Hey everybody, welcome to 2ZQ Hot Takes, where we discuss issues both big and small. I am your host, TVH Tim Kirk and this time I’ll be talking about Temporary Friends. Few of us have lifelong friendships and many of our friendships wind up being temporary, whether we know it or intend them to be. C’est la vie. This is the part where where the junk…

Hey everybody, welcome to 2ZQ Hot Takes, where we discuss issues both big and small. I am your host, TVH Tim Kirk and this time I’ll be talking about Temporary Friends. Few of us have lifelong friendships and many of our friendships wind up being temporary, whether we know it or intend them to be. C’est la vie. This is the part where I land on Plea…

Hey everybody, welcome to 2ZQ Hot Takes, where we discuss issues both big and small. I am your host, TVH Tim Kirk and this time I’ll be talking about Temporary Friends. Few of us have lifelong friendships and many of our friendships wind up being temporary, whether we know it or intend them to be. C’est la vie. This is the part where I first land o…

Hey everybody, welcome to 2ZQ Hot Takes, where we discuss issues both big and small. I am your host, TVH Tim Kirk and this time I’ll be talking about Temporary Friends. Few of us have lifelong friendships and many of our friendships wind up being temporary, whether we know it or intend them to be. C’est la vie. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted o…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about AI.2 More about Ai abnd the 'cusp' of global cultural change.The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said the occupations at highest risk from AI-driven automation were highly skilled jobs and re…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about Psycho Killers. I'll be talking about my experience with otherwise ordinary, frightening individuals. They are out there. Qu'est-ce que c'est? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about my difficulty in keeping up appearances. It's hard to keep up, especially if you are gay. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

ZQHT141- I'm just making it up as I go along and things have not been working out as well as l intended Chapter - 4160.PTSD. I'll be talking about PTSD, Hoo boy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be reading from my novel/semi-autobiographical memoir, I’m just making it up as I go along and things have not been working out as well as l intended’ Chapter 7,475. Halloween 1979 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be reading from my novel, I’m just making it up as I go along and things have not been working out as well as l intended’ Chapter 22, 955 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the writer's strike and AITV. It is coming. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People we learn the 'origin story' of Stephanie Sellars. Stephanie is an award winning writer, producer, director and actress. Her film, 'LUST LIFE LOVE' stars Stephanie, Jake Choi, Makeda Declet, Jeanna Han, Bill Irwin, Alexis Rhee, and Rolando Chusan. Lust Life Love, the feature direct…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the Gay NYC Crime Wave, Part5 a 4th update. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the Gay NYC Crime Wave, Part 4 a 3rd update. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the Ghosts! The experience and belief in ghosts is a universal, timeless and immensely popular phenomena. Every culture around the globe has a belief in ghosts despite absolutely zero scientific proof of their existence. …

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the Gay NYC Crime Wave, Part lll, a 2nd update. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the What are The Odds? The odds for the LGBTQ+ Community in everything from workplace representation to high blood pressure and obesity to suicide to rejection based on sexual orientation and gender identity to crime. The…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the Gay NYC Crime Wave, Part ll, an update. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the Gay NYC Crime Wave. 2022 has seen numerous druggings, robberies and at least 2 deaths traced back to the gay nightlife of New York City. We must be smart, we must be vigilant and we MUST apprehend these perpetrators. …

For a bit of a laugh, Irish Family Feud. I'm in BIG trouble. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about The Butterfly Effect as well as mention of outliers known as ‘Black Swans.’ The Butterfly Effect posits that small, mostly unintentional actions can have profound large-scale consequences and puts it in opposition against…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the Science behind TV Theme Song Earworms. Ever wonder why you can’t get that song out of your head? There is a scientific explanation. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about the notion of Super Heroes as Fascists. I’ll be reading from Alan Moore and Art Spiegelman to name a few. Up, up and away! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about song lyrics that make you shake your head and other things in passing. From Ike and Tina to The Beatles to David Bowie to Sir Elton John and more, pop music has oddly perplexing, questionable lyrics. Get bonus content on …

Hi Everybody, Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking The Feedback Loop. Feedback loops, microaggressions and how we respond to them, self identifying and affirmations are real, important and vital to cultures, particularly the LGBTQ Community. Get bonus content on P…

Hi Everybody, Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about taking the low key relaxed approach. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about The Mess We Leave behind. The Harvard Business Review published an article entitled 'The Case for Finally Cleaning Your Desk' and theconversation.com posted 'Our Workplaces Are Filthy And Its Costing Us All.' Hand hygiene…

Hi Everybody, Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about being out at work for over 30 years! Bush 41 was President when I came out at work. Not exactly the warm and fuzzies. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Hi Everybody, Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about Five Gay Actors From The 60's - Paul Lynde, Victor Buono, Charles Nelson Reilly, Richard Deacon and Roger C. Carmel. They were extremely talented, unforgettable and had an enormous impact on young minds, inc…

Hi Everybody, Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about Malcolm McLaren - Opportunist, Exploiter, Genius, Audacious Provocateur, Impresario, Visionary, Clever Chops. It’s been said that God is in the math but the devil is in the details. This is a case of giving …

Hi Everybody, Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVH Tim Kirk and today I'll be talking about The Incredible Amazing Marvin Glass. Boomers and most of Gen X played and might still play with his toys and games. You know 'em, you love 'em. He was responsible for 'em. Get bonus content on Patreon Hoste…

Hi Everybody, Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVH Tim Kirk and today I'll be talking about emerging technologies. Perspectives on emerging media technologies, including AI, AR, VR, the Metaverse, Quantum computing and America's ambivalence towards emerging tech trends. Get bonus content on Patreo…

Hi Everybody, Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVH Tim Kirk and today I'll be talking about My British Comedy thing. An appreciation of British comedies with appeal to American audiences. I am one of those people who snap to attention and at the very least mentally recite lines from my favorite Br…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about 1977. The Coolest Year In Purgatory. Hip Hop, Blackouts, Serial Killers, Punk Rock, Saturday Night Fever. TCP/IP Studio 54 and more! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about The ones, the only Joe Franklin, Dr. Zizmor, Crazy Eddie The Wiz, and the Grand Prospect Hall and more from in My illegitimate thinking processes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about shutting the doors. Self Actualization, Gay 'Ex-es,' 'perfect fits' in personal and professional life and giving air to things that stopped mattering a long time ago. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acas…

Welcome to 2ZQ Hot takes, where we discuss issues both big and small; I am your host TVHTim Kirk and today I'll be talking about Bodily Functions. Many of us like to toss around terms like physiology or metabolism and metabolic functions to sound like an intellectual authority but we likely don’t really understand them and those of us who are fortu…