Surface Level
Surface LevelA 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 | |||
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Damon and Tony are curious — if so many people say they support trans rights, why does it still feel like trans people are under attack?
In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we sit down with Tori Cooper, Director of Community Engagement at the Human... more
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
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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.
Apple Podcasts5La Shawn Wilburn (HOMAGI)
United States10 months ago - Thought-provoking show
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.
Apple Podcasts5Karen_D88United Statesa year ago - Phenomenal
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!
Apple Podcasts5BD SamUnited Statesa year ago - This show and its topics and its hosts are NECESSARY
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.
Apple Podcasts5NothingNewwUnited States2 years ago - ❤️
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!
Apple Podcasts5JowelljonesUnited States2 years ago
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What is Surface Level about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly show exploring the Black and queer experience through personal stories, candid conversations, and thoughtful guests. Hosts mix humor with hard-hitting topics like identity, culture, politics, family, sexuality, and technology, often challenging norms and inviting diverse perspectives. Listeners can expect an intimate, opinionated, and celebratory space that emphasizes community, inclusivity, and authentic dialogue across episodes. A standout feature is the balance between vulnerability and wit among three long-time friends, along with high-profile and rising voices across entertainment, politics, religion, and cuisine who push conversations beyond surface level.
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Surface Level launched 6 years ago and published 133 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Surface Level?
Recent guests on Surface Level include:
1. Tori Cooper
2. Brandon Kyle Goodman
3. Will Coleman
4. Chi Osse
5. Kristian A. Smith
6. Robert Hartwell
7. Patrik-Ian Polk
8. Durand Bernarr
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