Hang Up
Hang Up is a first-of-its-kind podcast hosted by Zakiya Gibbons, putting an inclusive spin on the reality dating show. One “Star” goes on dates with “Callers” exclusively through phone conversations —that's right, they’ll never meet in person. A contestant is eliminated at the end of each episode, leaving one winner at the end.
Listeners are loving Hang Up:
Delightfull ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
All of the joys of reality dating shows, but finally a reflection of real people I might know, with real questions and awkward missteps you might hear on an actual modern date. It's queer, chaotic, weird and true. Can't wait to tune in and find out what happens next! - Jul 28, 2023 from Mbstars4
the queer reality dating show of my dreams ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Okay this show literally has everything. It's funny, it's juicy, it has legit interesting gossip and super engaging characters and the most PERFECT host!! it feels like you're listening in on your messy friend telling her best friend about her dating life and it's SO fun. The production quality is incredible, the sound design is fun, and the dates are super interesting/creative. LOVE this show and can't wait to see what happens in the end!! - Jul 29, 2023 from ibails1
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Zakiya Gibbons is an award-winning podcast story editor, host and writer based in Brooklyn. She has worked at Gimlet, WNYC, Audible, Crooked, and more. Zakiya is a co-founder of the POC in Audio Directory, a resource created to fight the lack of racial diversity in the audio industry. In 2019, Zakiya and her collaborators were recognized by Bitch Media as among the top 50 "most impactful creators, artists, and activists in pop culture" for their work in advocating for racial equity in audio.
She loves talking to strangers, dancing to trap music, getting pummeled by waves, and going on adventures all over the world. She's obsessed with interrogating human behavior and culture through storytelling and conversation. She's a Synclaire sun, Regine moon, and Maxine rising.
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