2 Dope Queens

2 Dope Queens
GenreComedy podcast
Running timeca. 55 min.
Country of originUnited States
Language(s)English
Home stationWNYC Studios
Hosted byJessica Williams
Phoebe Robinson
Created byWNYC Studios
Produced byJoanna Solotaroff
Recording studioNew York City
Original releaseOctober 6, 2015 –
November 15, 2018
No. of episodes49 episodes (plus 20 bonus episodes)
PodcastPodcast Index

2 Dope Queens was a podcast hosted by Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson that aired between April 4, 2016,[1] and November 14, 2018.[2]

For the first seven days following the podcast's launch, it was number one on the iTunes podcast charts.[1] It is produced by WNYC Studios.[3] The podcast features female comedians, comedians of color, and LGBT comedians, in an effort to represent people from different backgrounds. The podcast's guests include Jon Hamm, Nick Kroll, LeVar Burton, Naomi Ekperigin, Nore Davis, Aparna Nancherla, Marc Maron, and Michelle Buteau.[4] 2 Dope Queens is WNYC Studios' first comedy podcast.[5]

On June 27, 2016, Sooo Many White Guys, the first 2 Dope Queens spin-off, debuted.[6] The podcast is hosted by Phoebe Robinson and produced by Ilana Glazer.[7]

A four-episode HBO special based on the show aired in February and March 2018 directed by podcast guest Tig Notaro.[8] A second four-episode season aired in 2019.[9]

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  2. ^ Spanos, Brittany (14 November 2018). "Hear '2 Dope Queens' Interview Michelle Obama in Final Podcast Episode". rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 17 December 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  3. ^ Rich, Katey. "Sneak Peek: Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams's 2 Dope Queens, the Podcast". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  4. ^ Rich, Katey. "Sneak Peek: Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams's 2 Dope Queens, the Podcast". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on 2016-04-12. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  5. ^ "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: '2 Dope Queens' Premieres". Splitsider. 2016-04-07. Archived from the original on 2016-06-04. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  6. ^ "Sooo Many White Guys". Archived from the original on 2016-11-11.
  7. ^ "Sooo Many White Guys | WNYC". WNYC. Archived from the original on 2016-09-24. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  8. ^ "'2 Dope Queens' Jessica Williams, Phoebe Robinson on Taking HBO by Storm". Rolling Stone. 2018-02-02. Archived from the original on 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
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