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Cross My Heart with Hannah Beck
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- Sam Rocha is confused | Cross My Heart #20Sep 7, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minMeet 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 rOManTiCaLLy Follow Sam! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samhandleyrocha/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/samhandleyrocha/ Submit a “Dear Daddy Pod” segment: https://doc...
- Solo Stoned (I get high and answer questions) | Cross My Heart #19Aug 31, 2026 · 41 minhi 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://hannahbeckcomedy.com/ Submit to the “Dear Daddy Pod” segment: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... New...
- “How do you get a woman to ask YOU out?” | Solo Episode | Cross My Heart #18Aug 24, 2026 · 39 minThis 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, The Odyssey, why I want to move to New York, and why getting a cat might change your life. Join my...
- "Breaking Celibacy" with Chelsea Hood | Cross My Heart Episode 17Aug 17, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minMeet 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 <3 New episodes every Monday. Comment, review, and tell your gay friends 🖤 Keywords:&nbs...
- “Always Running, Never Home” with Derry Queen | Cross My Heart #16Aug 10, 2026 · 54 minThis 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 man, and whether anyone actually wants a relationship anymore. Plus, we debut a brand new segment:...
- “gay men vs. lesbians” with Katie Kincaid | Cross My Heart # 15Aug 3, 2026 · 55 minThis 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, and Twilight as the horniest thing ever written. CHICAGO SHOW 8/14/2026: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/199462632...
- "I Thought Kissing in Bars Was Illegal" with Micah Eames | Cross My Heart # 14Jun 16, 2026 · 50 minThis 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 — Teaser 0:32 — Meet Micah: 2:08 — Catholic School & Bible Camp 6:25 — Queer Comedy in Chicago 18:28 — Making Out in Bars (OCD Google Spiral) 22:46 — Mental Health Big Three 27:55 — Segment: Forgive Me But... 33:28 — Segment: Confessional 44:46 — Favorite Queer Stereot...
- “Excommunication Can Be Fun” with Rachel Dispenza | Cross My Heart # 13Jun 8, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minThis 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 Intro 0:31 The Sheep Detective Review 5:37 The Door Holder Story 14:13 Confessional: Are You Gay? 15:00 Identity Labels 20:00 Do You Want Kids? 26:22 Do You Believe in God? 27:44 What Did Death Look Like? 33:18 Excommunication 34...
- Solo Stoned Episode: The Lesbian Mafia, 2.5mg Edibles, & the Gilded Age | Cross My Heart #12May 25, 2026 · 35 minIt'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 money vs. new money, Mother's Day when you don't have a mom, dressing like your younger self, my...
- “Lesbians Are Doing Something Worse Than Sex” with Lauren Warwick | Cross My Heart Episode 11May 12, 2026 · 47 minLauren 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 dives deep into the messy but beautiful reality of growing up queer in the Midwest. Cross My Heart is hosted by Ha...
- “Homoerotic Friendships” with Chloe | Cross My Heart Episode 10Apr 27, 2026 · 54 minChloe 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" video and "Dear Daddy God" diary series on TikTok, Hannah dives deep into the messy but beautiful real...
- Youtube Raised Me Gay with Kaitlin | Cross My Heart Episode 9Apr 20, 2026 · 45 minMy 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 IG 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" video and "Dear Daddy God" diary seri...
- Q&A: Church Trauma, Lesbian Dating, and Why I Called God Daddy | Cross My Heart Episode 8 (solo episode)Apr 12, 2026 · 48 minhere’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 <3 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" video and "Dear Daddy God" diary series on TikTok, Hannah dives deep i...
- "Lesbians Will Survive the End Times" with Olyvia Dibsie | Cross My Heart Episode 7Apr 6, 2026 · 43 minMy 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 @olyviadibsie on Instagram and @im.lyving on TikTok! Follow @hannahbeckcomedy on TikTok and Instagram....
- "My High School Boyfriend Tells All" with Matthew | Cross My Heart Episode 6Mar 30, 2026 · 47 minMy 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 viral "Tube top" video and "Dear Daddy God" diary series on TikTok, Hannah dives deep into th...
- “My College Roommate Turned Me Gay” with Avery | Cross My Heart Episode 5Mar 23, 2026 · 49 minMy 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. Follow @hannahbeckcomedy on TikTok and Instagram. New episodes every Monday. Comment, review, and...
- Answering your "Daddy God" Questions | Cross My Heart Episode 4 (solo episode)Mar 9, 2026 · 37 minIn 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 TikTok and Instagram. New episodes every Monday. Comment, review, and tell your gay friends 🖤 Known for her vir...
- "My Kiss Count is Astronomical" with Sam Rocha" | Cross My Heart Episode 3Mar 2, 2026 · 43 minJoin 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 - INTRO 0:28 - Welcome & Roses and Thorns 4:44 - First Communion 10:49 - Sam and the Lion King 13:55 - Playing Games 18:08 - Karaoke / Amazing Grace 21:36 - Hannah's Daddy God Diaries 23:32 - Sam's Gender as it Relates to Golf 25:35 - Queer Role Models 30:55 - Starting a Cult: Eurythmics & Hillary Duff 35:25...
- "Daddy God and Dog Beds" with Claire Sundbye | Cross My Heart Episode 2Feb 23, 2026 · 41 minHannah 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: @hannahbeckcomedy New episodes of Cross My Heart every week! #CrossMyHeartPodcast #HannahBeck #ClaireSundbye #ReligiousTrauma #StandupComedy #ViralComedian #LGBTQPodcast #ExVangelical #DogBedGirl #ChicagoComedy #podcastclips #FirstDateHor...
- "Beef Women" with Rogue Schmidt | Cross My Heart Episode 1Feb 16, 2026 · 51 minChicago 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 comedy, gay podcast, lesbian podcast, TikTok comedian, Dear Daddy God, religious trauma, ex-evangelical, quee...
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