
A weekly show hosted by longtime friends Jordan, Damon, and Tony, explores the complexities of the Black and Queer experience. Through personal stories, dynamic guests, and curious conversations, this series offers a nuanced understanding of identity, race, and sexuality that goes beyond the surface level, with a touch of humor and a fearless willingness to challenge the norm.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 133 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Damon, Jordan, and Tony are curious – are you ready to go beyond the surface level?
We’re winding down our 11th (!!) season with the classic tradition of responding to questions from our Surface Level insiders. We’re also starting a new tradition of... more
Damon, Jordan and Tony are curious – Is being mainstream famous better than being Black famous?
In today’s social media era many are in pursuit of some type of fame. But while some rise to new heights, they often get questions and judgement about wh... more
Damon, Jordan and Tony are curious – How much can you respect your family members who don’t respect your queerness?
Being Black & Queer in a place like New York, it can be very easy to curate our lives to only interact with people who respect our qu... more
Damon, Jordan and Tony are curious – Can white gay men ever truly belong in Black queer spaces?
Now this one’s gonna have the girls fired up! We’ve all seen them. They pop up from time to time. Sometimes causing confusion, sometimes controversy, and... more
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I enjoy learning. It’s one of the best ways to u destined the importance of being in community and taking others voices with us into policy and advocacy spaces. Hearing directly from communities is a great way to understand their unique experiences, and how their safety depends on what we don’t know. Thank You for inviting us all into your intimate spaces. I’m learning new perspectives.
I really enjoy listening to Surface Level. Tony, Jordan, and Damon strike a wonderful balance of fun, humorous, and thoughtful. I learn and laugh on every episode. Thanks for your platform.
Much needed conversations! Such a saving grace for people that don’t have other queer people in their circles to discuss these topics with. Highly recommend!
As someone new to this life - You all have saved my life in more ways than one. Thank you for creating a safe space to engage with many topics both trivial and turbulent. I cannot thank you all enough for being so vulnerable, informative, respectful, measured and nuanced while also being fun and engaging.
Absolutely love the show I’m on season 3 while I wrote this but they really touched topics that I as a bi sexual Latino have come to understand that I should ask questions and remain curious. I truly appreciate you three men. I cannot wait to see you flourish to even a wider scale. Thank you!
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This show engages listeners with insightful discussions about the intricacies of the Black and Queer experience, highlighting themes of identity, race, and sexuality. The hosts, longtime friends, share personal anecdotes, humorous reflections, and candid conversations, often inviting dynamic guests who enrich the dialogue with their unique perspectives. The series stands out for its fearless challenge of societal norms and its commitment to providing a safe space for exploring both personal and community-related topics. The combination of humor and depth creates a compelling experience for listeners seeking both entertainment and enlightenment on meaningful issues.
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Recent guests on Surface Level include:
1. Brandon Kyle Goodman
2. Will Coleman
3. Chi Osse
4. Kristian A. Smith
5. Robert Hartwell
6. Patrik-Ian Polk
7. Durand Bernarr
8. Jonté Moaning
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