The Squad

MEET THE SQUAD

Real talk. Real vibes. Tampa Bay's LGBTQ+ podcast bringing colorful conversations, community love, and zero filter since Season 1.

Authentic
No scripts, no filters — just real conversations
Community
Rooted in Tampa Bay's LGBTQ+ community
Colorful
Every episode brings a new vibe and energy
Inclusive
A space where everyone belongs
Our Story

HOW IT ALL STARTED

The Skittle Squad Podcast was born out of a simple idea — gather a group of real, authentic voices from Tampa Bay's LGBTQ+ community and just talk. No corporate polish, no rehearsed talking points. Just the squad, a mic, and whatever's on their minds.

What started as a passion project quickly grew into something much bigger. Season after season, the audience grew, the conversations got deeper, and the community around the show became something truly special. From Tampa Bay events to YouTube milestones, the Skittle Squad has built a home for LGBTQ+ voices that's as colorful as its name.

Now in Season 6 with over 17,000 subscribers and counting, the mission hasn't changed — keep it real, keep it colorful, and keep the community at the center of everything.

The Hosts

VOICES OF THE SQUAD

Paul Fifer
Paul Fifer
Co-Host & Creator

One radio appearance. One big idea. One phone call to his ride-or-die David Smith — and just like that, the Skittle Squad was born. What started as a spark has exploded into Tampa Bay's go-to LGBTQ+ podcast, serving up real talk, real vibes, and zero filter. Finalist for Best Podcast at the Best of the Bay Awards 2025 AND the Watermark Out WONDER Awards 2026. The squad is just getting started.

David Smith
David Smith
Co-Host

Bio coming soon.

The Journey

SEASON BY SEASON

Season 1The Beginning

The Skittle Squad launches and finds its voice

Season 2Finding the Groove

The crew hits its stride with bigger conversations

Season 3Growing the Squad

New faces, new energy, same authentic vibes

Season 4Community Roots

Deeper ties to Tampa Bay's LGBTQ+ community

Season 5Going Bigger

Events, collabs, and a growing audience

Season 6Now

17K+ subscribers and still going strong

JOIN THE SQUAD

Subscribe on YouTube and never miss an episode. The more the merrier — the squad is always growing.