Messy Thoughts
Messy Thoughts is a no-holds-barred talk show where Austin-based friends BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins catch up weekly to get into the mess—from pop culture deep dives to personal rabbit holes. Each episode explores life, sex, identity, and everything in between through a queer lens, as the duo trade off asking each other a mix of intrusive thoughts and premeditated questions that range from hilarious to heartfelt. Whether it’s unpacking bad behavior or dissecting viral drama, BJ and LeBron keep it honest, unpredictable, and unapologetically messy.
Flown Out, Called Out, Sweated Out
In this week’s episode of Messy Thoughts, BJ and LeBron are back with their signature mix of laughs, hot takes, and unfiltered stories. They unpack a wild night out that ends with Street Fighter battles, dive into Nicki Minaj’s ongoing feuds and the chaos of “Gag City,” and debate whether rappers really need beef to thrive. Beyoncé’s Renaissance fans also catch some side-eye for demanding Act 3 too soon.
The guys share what it’s like being “little celebrities” as coworkers and strangers recognize them from the pod, plus we get a peek at BJ’s mom becoming a lo...
Labubu Unboxing & Biracial Superpower
It’s a scorcher in Austin, and BJ and LeBron are feeling the heat—literally. Between near heat strokes and sweaty tennis matches, they unbox a surprise Labubu collectible live on air, naming it (after some debate) and diving into the weird world of cute-but-creepy toys. From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn into identity, as LeBron opens up about being biracial and white-passing, navigating assumptions, confronting ignorance, and the unexpected “superpower” of hearing what people really say when they think no one’s listening. The two swap stories about awkward encounters, race play oversteps, and the wild comfort st...
Calories, Crumbl, and the Gen Z Stare
BJ and LeBron are back—this time at a table, giving full-on cable news drama and discussing everything from surviving Austin heat to surviving Gen Z. They talk bougie ski fantasies, their current calorie-counting journeys, and the chaos of Crumbl cookies. Also on the docket: generational rants (yes, we’re looking at you, Gen Z), a surprise H-E-B crush, public pool etiquette disasters, and a full airing of grievances with the Austin City Council. Oh, and if something’s not serving you? Leave it. Quit it. Divorce it. Tune in for the messiest thoughts yet.
I Think I F*ed a Homeless Person
BJ and LeBron are back and extra messy this week! They kick things off with sore muscles and gym talk, then dive into nostalgia over Aaliyah and Left Eye, the myth of Beyoncé’s career trajectory, and the tragic fall of Keri Hilson. The two unpack the complexities of cohabitating with a partner—do you need your own space, or do you want cuddles and shared pancakes? Plus: stinky hookups, the trauma of forgetting deodorant at DragCon, nosy neighbors, and a rage-inducing MAGA hat sighting at H-E-B. You already know—it’s unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply queer.
Sidewalk Showdowns & Twink Debates
In the hilarious and heartfelt debut of Messy Thoughts, BJ Burgess and LeBron Huggins catch up on summer plans, flights, Beyoncé concert fashion etiquette, sidewalk showdowns, and the nuances of queer identity. From debating Spirit Airlines to clashing shoulders with sidewalk hogs, they don’t hold back. The second half dives into a juicy, unfiltered conversation about whether Black people can be considered “twinks” in gay culture, tackling internal biases, representation, and community language with humor and depth. It’s the mess you didn’t know you needed.
