Powdered Sugar, Gay Bars, and Jared from the Internet

Powdered Sugar, Gay Bars, and Jared from the Internet

From Tongue First by Siren and Wendy

May 11, 2026 · 1h 20m · Season 1 · Episode 2

About this episode

Siren and Wendy discuss queer identity and online relationships with guest Jared from the Internet.

Episode 2: Powdered Sugar, Gay Bars, and Jared from the Internet This week, Siren and Wendy are joined by everyone’s favorite sweet little baby angel, Jared from the Internet, for an episode that somehow spirals from Sniffies and gay bars into queer identity, creator burnout, parasocial relationships, chosen family, and the emotional chaos of building real connection online. The trio unpack their experiences as queer TikTok live creators, what it feels like to form genuine relationships through the internet, and the strange vulnerability of being perceived by thousands of people every day. Along the way, they swap stories from New Orleans, talk dating apps, polyamory, queer labels, internet drama, community, and what it means to actually show up authentically — online and off. There's also: • beignets • powdered sugar everywhere • gay hand motions • Wendy threatening trolls again • Jared accidentally revealing he has game • and at least one existential conversation disguised as chaos Some episodes feel like a podcast. This one feels like sitting on the floor with queer friends at 2am while someone passes you fries and overshares emotionally. Still playful. Still heartfelt. Still…

People in this episode

Hosts: Siren, Wendy

Guest: Jared from the Internet

Topics covered

  • queer identity
  • creator burnout
  • parasocial relationships
  • chosen family
  • dating apps
  • polyamory
  • community

Keywords

  • queer
  • TikTok
  • relationships
  • community
  • polyamory
  • creator burnout
  • dating apps

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TikTok

Places: New Orleans

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