Cross My Heart with Hannah Beck
Chicago comedian Hannah Beck hosts a weekly queer comedy podcast where she interviews her friends.
Episodes
Sam Rocha is confused | Cross My Heart #20
Meet my friend Sam Rocha! Chicago comic, queer icon, and funny lady about town. We talk about her character sketches, shoes, Sam’s birthday, shingles, the Carrie musical, Riverdale, and Dolly Parton. We also try out a new segment (Dear Daddy Pod), where we answer an audience question about putting yourself out there rOManTiCaLLyFollow Sam! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samhandleyrocha/TikTo
Solo Stoned (I get high and answer questions) | Cross My Heart #19
hi divas! I still have shingles so please enjoy this episode i recorded in July but never posted <3 In this episode I get high, talk about the shows i'm watching answer audience questions, and generally ramble. Thanks for your patience with me and I should be back next week with regularly scheduled programming! Join my mailing list to get updates when I tour your city: https://hannahbeckco
“How do you get a woman to ask YOU out?” | Solo Episode | Cross My Heart #18
This is a solo episode and I have shingles. In this episode we talk about the art of being a femme, why lesbians don’t have exes, and how to get someone to ask you out. I also read your confessions from my live show, including queer awakenings, homoerotic childhood friendships, growing up religious, and the time I cried when gay marriage was legalized. We also touch on Insatiable, Gilmore Girls, T
"Breaking Celibacy" with Chelsea Hood | Cross My Heart Episode 17
Meet Chelsea Hood: former church kid, current stand-up comedian and gay person. Chelsea is a great pal, and also an early mentor for me in standup comedy. We talk about growing up in the church, why billionaires hate the gays, and being a weird kid. The audio is a bit wonky in this episode but i thought the convo was really fun! Thanks for understanding and the mic should be fixed for the next ep
“Always Running, Never Home” with Derry Queen | Cross My Heart #16
This is my friend Derry- Chicago drag queen, comedian, former teacher, and Maryland horse farm kid. In this episode we talk about the monetary consequences of being gay during Pride Month, growing up queer without realizing it, and why Starbucks used to feel like a gay safe haven. We also touch on bad jobs, grocery store guacamole, Full House, The Odyssey being bad, non-monogamy, dating as a gay m
“gay men vs. lesbians” with Katie Kincaid | Cross My Heart # 15
This is my friend Katie- Chicago lesbian, former youth group kid, and lover of the twilight saga. In this episode we talk about the differences between gay male and lesbian sexual culture, the "lesbian ticketed event" phenomenon, and why you need to be a good texter to date me. We also touch on God, ghosts, Pascal's Wager, finding spiritual experiences in books instead of the Bible,
"I Thought Kissing in Bars Was Illegal" with Micah Eames | Cross My Heart # 14
This week I'm joined by comedian Micah Eames (@micaheames)! We talk about growing up religious, accidentally doing drag at Bible camp, queer comedy, OCD, and whether it's actually illegal to kiss in a bar (it's not).0:00 — Teaser0:32 — Meet Micah:2:08 — Catholic School & Bible Camp6:25 — Queer Comedy in Chicago18:28 — Making Out in Bars (OCD Google Spiral)22:46 — Mental Health B
“Excommunication Can Be Fun” with Rachel Dispenza | Cross My Heart # 13
This week I'm joined by comedian Rachel Dispenza (@racheldispenser)! We went deep on therapy, religion, and whether gay people ever actually break up with their exes (they don't)New episodes every Monday. Comment, review, and tell your gay friends 🖤0:00 Intro0:31 The Sheep Detective Review5:37 The Door Holder Story14:13 Confessional: Are You Gay?15:00 Identity Labels20:00 Do You Want Ki
Solo Stoned Episode: The Lesbian Mafia, 2.5mg Edibles, & the Gilded Age | Cross My Heart #12
It's another Solo Stoned episode! I answered your questions, reviewed everything I watched and read, went deep on the Gilded Age, and accidentally got too high to finish the episode. We talked about: turning down Ozempic ads, the lesbian mafia (my ex-girlfriends network of favors), The Sheep Detectives, Big Mistakes, Famesick by Lena Dunham, Piranesi, why Great Gatsby still hits in 2026, old
“Lesbians Are Doing Something Worse Than Sex” with Lauren Warwick | Cross My Heart Episode 11
Lauren is here for episode 11! (@notfunnylauren)This week we talked about leaving religion on TikTok before it was a thing, the shifting TikTok era, dream jokes, consciousness, signing an NDA, restorative justice, women being the original perverts, and the Big Bang Theory Cinematic Universe.Known for her viral "Tube top" video and "Dear Daddy God" diary series on TikTok, Hannah
“Homoerotic Friendships” with Chloe | Cross My Heart Episode 10
Chloe is here for episode 10! This week we talked about homoerotic friendships, turning 25, “Cry Thursdays” at church camp, chosen family over blood family, ASMR, and all-time favorite albums. .Cross My Heart is hosted by Hannah Beck. Follow @hannahbeckcomedy on TikTok and Instagram. New episodes every Monday. Comment, review, and tell your gay friends 🖤Known for her viral "Tube top" vi
Youtube Raised Me Gay with Kaitlin | Cross My Heart Episode 9
My friend Kaitlin is here! This week we talked about lesbian fanfics, the youtubers that raised us (and the ones that were cancelled), Alexander Hamilton, miniskirts, and a DM from a lady named Paula that I feel weird about! Follow Kaitlin @k.aitlin.joi on IGCross My Heart is hosted by Hannah Beck. Follow @hannahbeckcomedy on TikTok and Instagram. New episodes every Monday. Comment, review, and te
Q&A: Church Trauma, Lesbian Dating, and Why I Called God Daddy | Cross My Heart Episode 8 (solo episode)
here’s another edible-induced Q&A episode! I'm answering your questions about growing up queer, leaving the church, and why I called God "Daddy." I discuss some heavier topics today so take extra care while listening <3Cross My Heart is hosted by Hannah Beck. Follow @hannahbeckcomedy on TikTok and Instagram. New episodes every Monday. Comment, review, and tell your gay frien
"Lesbians Will Survive the End Times" with Olyvia Dibsie | Cross My Heart Episode 7
My straightest friend is here and I have so many questions. Olyvia is a Chicago stand-up comedian, fantastic friend, and the only person I know who is not even a little bit gay. We talk about my recent social faux pas with a celebrity, why evil boyfriends don't deserve to go to Europe, medication shame, writing a TV show, and why lesbians will survive the end times. Follow Olyvia @olyviadibs
"My High School Boyfriend Tells All" with Matthew | Cross My Heart Episode 6
My most requested guest is finally here. Matthew is my best friend, my high school “beard”, my roommate, and the man who knew I was gay before I did! Watch us yap on our living room couch sort of like we do every day : ) Cross My Heart is hosted by Hannah Beck. Follow @hannahbeckcomedy on TikTok and Instagram. New episodes every Monday. Comment, review, and tell your gay friends 🖤Known for her vir
“My College Roommate Turned Me Gay” with Avery | Cross My Heart Episode 5
My college roommate Avery is on the pod! We talk about how she basically turned me gay, our wattpad fan fiction eras, seeing God on an edible, getting sketchy tattoos in New Orleans, hiding Aldi wine in Hydro Flasks, and why our big gay friend group is basically a commune. Plus: manifesting with Brad, decoy journals, and why you should put your phone down.Cross My Heart is hosted by Hannah Beck. F
Answering your "Daddy God" Questions | Cross My Heart Episode 4 (solo episode)
In this solo Q&A episode, I'm answering ALL your questions about my Dear Daddy God diary series! From "why did you say Daddy God?" to "where is Chloe now?" fair warning: I took an edible before filming this, so buckle up for some rambling about fidget toys, bicep curls, and the prohibition movement. Cross My Heart is hosted by Hannah Beck. Follow @hannahbeckcomedy on T
"My Kiss Count is Astronomical" with Sam Rocha" | Cross My Heart Episode 3
Join Hannah Beck and guest Sam Rocha (@samhandleyrocha) for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about religion, queerness, and freaking out at the airport.CHAPTERS:0:00 - INTRO0:28 - Welcome & Roses and Thorns4:44 - First Communion10:49 - Sam and the Lion King 13:55 - Playing Games18:08 - Karaoke / Amazing Grace21:36 - Hannah's Daddy God Diaries23:32 - Sam's Gender as it Relates t
"Daddy God and Dog Beds" with Claire Sundbye | Cross My Heart Episode 2
Hannah Beck sits down with viral comedian Claire Sundbye (@lilshrimpsnack) for the most unhinged episode yet.Hannah and Claire bond over religious trauma, leaving high-control religion, and setting boundaries with toxic parents. FOLLOW HANNAH: @hannahbeckcomedyNew episodes of Cross My Heart every week!#CrossMyHeartPodcast #HannahBeck #ClaireSundbye #ReligiousTrauma #StandupComedy #ViralComedian #L
"Beef Women" with Rogue Schmidt | Cross My Heart Episode 1
Chicago stand-up comedian and social media personality Hannah Beck launches her new podcast Cross My Heart in this hilarious and heartfelt debut episode. Known for her viral "Tube top" video and "Dear Daddy God" diary series on TikTok, Hannah dives deep into the messy but beautiful reality of growing up queer in the Midwest.Keywords: Hannah Beck, Cross My Heart podcast, Chicago
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