Cocoon After Dark
There’s a certain kind of story we only tell in the dark.The kind that lingers. The kind we’ve carried in silence. The kind that needs soft lighting, no interruptions, and someone who won’t flinch.Welcome to Cocoon After Dark—I’mQuincy Tessaverne, and this is a space for truth-telling that’s tender, textured, and unapologetically queer.Each week, we sit with voices—mostly Black, brown, LGBTQ+—who’ve lived through things that don’t always fit into polite conversation.We talk identity, pleasure, boundaries, grief, reinvention, and the moments that changed everything.This isn’t small talk. It’s soul talk.S...
Pillow Prince Unplugged: Pegging, Power, and Performance
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From the flashing lights of Making the Band to the intimate corners of reinvention, Pillow Prince (Jared Garner) has lived many lives: go-go dancer, reality TV star, queer artist, and now the voice behind the new album Slept On.
In this episode, Pillow opens up about:
✨ His experience on being scouted for Netflix’s Making the Band
✨ The shedding of old skins — from Jared to Pillow Prince
✨ The tension between performance, pleasure, and power (yes, we talk about top and bottom energy and even p...
Bonus EPISODE: Beauty Standards
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In this 20-minute episode, I delve into beauty standards through the lens of a Gen X Lesbian. From growing up without much SPF and getting my face fried to the point of blistering to navigating age in midlife. It's about turning back the clock, but also about honoring the beauty of my skin going forward, by eating right, taking vitamins, and, of course, wearing sun protection. I share why SPF is non-negotiable for keeping spots at bay, why laser treatments can be a game changer, and why redefining beauty as confidence and care...
Gay GoGo Dancer + Mortgage Advisor + Costumes and Production
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Wesley Grey Hartmann lives at the intersection of intellect, embodiment, and unapologetic authenticity. By day, he is a trusted mortgage advisor and math geek helping people secure their futures with clarity and confidence. By night, he is a go-go dancer, costume designer, and production company called Wes Hollywood in Los Angeles. He is a luminous reminder that queer-joy and self-expression deserve as much time as spreadsheets. His world isn't one of balancing two worlds-it's about integrating them, and inviting others to do the same.
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BONUS: Gen X Lesbian Menopause: The real talk with Quincy and all the sweat you can handle
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Menopause isn't just an ending, it's a turning of the page. In this solo episode, I share and perhaps overshare the humor and heartache of being a Gen X lesbian moving through hot flashes, raising a teen, and still daring to find love. These are the layers of my book called life-messy, radiant, and real-that makes this chapter worth celebrating.
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Solo Episode #1...Jealousy has haunted my friendships, my family, and my lovers. Let's talk about it?
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Hey, it's Quincy- Welcome to Cocoon After Dark. Tonight it's just you and me in a solo episode where I'm getting raw about jealousy.
From friendship to lovers- jealousy has haunted so many corners of my life. Sometimes it was my own, sometimes it was directed at me, but it always left an indelible mark.
LGBTQ love and jealousy are as real as it is in heterosexual relationships, and that's why I'm talking about why freedom is the sexiest loyalty there is and how that trust deepens intimacy and...
Love at First Swipe: Olivia and Kelly Unfiltered
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What happens when a single swipe rewrites your entire future? Olivia and Kelly didn't just fall in love-they leapt headfirst, marrying only months after meeting online and choosing to share their story with the world.
In this conversation, we delve beyond social media fame and the age-gap curiosity to uncover the private truths and what it means to carry love in public, as well as how two women are reshaping what queer relationships look like.
This isn't just about a viral couple. It's about risk, resilience, and the radical...
Quincy's Unseen Skin - A Look Behind Her Aura
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Beneath the shimmer of indigo, past the polite masks and surface sparkle, lives Quincy's unseen skin-the layer you can't touch but can't ignore. This podcast isn't about small talk; it's about slipping into the raw frequencies where perception, Scorpio fire, and restless curiosity collide.
With Scorpio magnetism and ENFP heat, this podcast seduces chaos into clarity, leaving you flushed with truth you can't quite name- but can't stop feeling.
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Trailer - Cocoon After Dark Season 1
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This is Season 1 of Cocoon After Dark- where we get real, deep, and sexy about the LGBTQ voices you want to hear. We talk about body image, sex positivity, age gap relationships, queer identity, sperm donation, money, jealousy, and more. Come join us on this exciting adventure over the next few months of season one. You won't want to miss an episode
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