Queer Geek Cast

Geekiary editor Khai and Gender Terror admin Lucian teach me about queer representation and inclusion in gamer culture.

Summary: I have a chat with Geekiary co-admin Jamie about LGBTQ+ themes in both fanfiction and commercial literature, the evolution of the literature industry, and how the media we consume has impacted understanding our own sexualities. Relevant Links: “Seven Tears at High Tide” by CB Lee is a Bisexual Summer Romance for my Inner Teen (http://thegeekiary.com/seven-tears-at-high-tide-by-c-b-lee-is-a-bisexual-summer-romance-for-my-inner-teen/27514) I’m Sorry “The 100,” We Have to Break Up Now (http://thegeekiary.com/im-sorry-100-break-now/30950) Book Review: The Pearl Thief (http://thegeekiary.com/the-pearl-thief-review/43735) #WeNeedDiverseBooks Wattpad Recommendations (http://thegeekiary.com/geekiarys-weneedmorediversebooks-wattpad-recommendations/26801) LGBTQ+ Book Recommendations (http://thegeekiary.com/lgbtq-book-recommendations/35509) Tillie Walden on Her Process, Coming Out, and Yuri on Ice (http://thegeekiary.com/tillie-walden-interview/44264)

Summary: In this week’s episode I chat with Emma, the co-founder of Genre TV For All (http://genretvforall.com/), about bisexual characters in media. Specifically we look at canon relationships in genre TV, potential relationships in films, and fan and creator interaction. Relevant Links: Roundtable: Trans Representation in ‘Sense 8’ (http://thegeekiary.com/roundtable-trans-representation-in-sense-8/25373) #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend Asks for More Representation (http://thegeekiary.com/givecaptainamericaaboyfriend-asks-representation/34413) Lucasfilm Head Confirms Finn and Poe Romance? (http://thegeekiary.com/lucasfilm-stormpilot-finn-poe-romance-star-wars/43096)

Summary: Geekiary comic book experts Farid and Khai team up to educate me about the nuances of LGTBQ+ representation in comic books. We discuss Marvel, DC, Darkhorse, and beyond! Relevant Links: “America” Issue 1 – Hitler Gets Punched by a Queer Woman of Color! (http://thegeekiary.com/america-issue-1-marvel/41926)

We talk to Geekiary contributor and admin for the Gender Terror website (https://genderterror.com/), Lucian, about Yuri on Ice, queer themes in anime and manga, and relatability of the characters. Relevant Links: Good as Dead: How Yuri on Ice Saved My Life (http://thegeekiary.com/good-as-dead-how-yuri-on-ice-changed-my-life/42846)