Every episode, We provide a mini documentary about an important figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Providing background, history, and fun facts about each person. At the end of the episode we discuss how the featured person has attained icon status in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, or queer community.
Catch up with us and then stick around to learn about the interesting life of Angela Lansbury.
Are sequins part of sports apparel? Find out on this episode and learn of the tragic life of Gia Carangi.
This week we cover the very inspirational Keith Haring. And discover a New Zealand Bicon.
We learn about Klaus Nomi and how nothing is Matthew's fault. Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2019/06/17/musical-spaceman-klaus-nomi-returns-to-earth/?sh=245b0daf52b2 https://visualaids.org/blog/klaus-nomi-30-years-later https://www.openculture.com/2011/08/klaus_nomi_the_brilliant_performance_of_a_dying_man.html https://brightestyoungthings.com/articles/after-the-fall-remembering-klaus-nomi-30-years-later http://thenomisong.com/thefilm.htm (This website and the film itself.) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/obituaries/klaus-nomi-overlooked.html https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/970-the-curious-career-of-klaus-nomi/
This episode we cover the very topical Kate Bush and have a surprise guest in studio with us. Resources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kate-Bush https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/03/kate-bush-lgbtq/ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/19/kate-bush-stranger-things-running-up-that-hill/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sLwt8mhZs&ab_channel=VDVault The Kate Bush Story (2014 BBC Documentary)
Learn about many of our queer symbols and flags and even the Hankie Code!
Listen to us giggle through the whole episode. This week we cover our favorite teacher with frizzy hair, Lily Tomlin. Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lily-Tomlin https://pridesource.com/article/lily-tomlin-an-icon-unto-herself/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin_filmography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin As well as many of her movies.
Caftan advice as well as why Melrose Place was the 90s queer guilty pleasure we all deserved. Resources: Melroseplace.fandom.com https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/07/28/first-gay-lgbt-character-tv-show/ http://www.newnownext.com/gay-television-timeline/04/2017/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melrose_Place https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/melrose-place-oral-history-marcia-cross-heather-locklear-grant-show-darren-star-look-back-1016500/ And of course the TV show Melrose Place
We discuss the adventures we had during our time off and the life and times of Lady Chablis. Resources: Hiding My Candy, Autobiography of Lady Chablis Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, both the book and movie
This episode, we cover the multi talented Queen Latifah. She is inspiring with her drive and determination and makes time to be likeable and isn't afraid to be the punch line. Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources used for this episode: https://www.biography.com/musician/queen-latifah https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Latifah Queen Latifah 1996 Documentary on YouTube uploaded by drama child https://hiphopgoldenage.com/artists/queen-latifah/ https://www.npr.org/2020/06/26/883334741/we-insist-a-century-of-black-music-against-state-violence https://www.npr.org/2017/07/24/538346630/turning-the-tables-150-greatest-albums-made-by-women-page-12 And of course Queen Latifah's own music and cinema library!
This week we cover Author and civil rights activist James Baldwin. We keep the chatter short because we had a lot of information to cover. Instagram: @queericonspodcast EMail: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources: James Baldwin & Nikki Giovanni - A conversation 1971 Conversation with a Native Son: Maya Angelou and James Baldwin James Baldwin vs William F Buckley debate 1965 James Baldwin vs Paul Weiss on the Dick Cavett Show 1969 "I am not your Negro" 2016 Film https://www.biography.com/writer/james-baldwin
This week we discuss one of the living legends of the original Stonewall riots. Miss Major has lived all over the United States and effected change in each place. She continues to effect change still today while living in rural Arkansas. Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources: https://missmajor.net/ https://www.them.us/story/transvisionaries-miss-major https://standwithtrans.org/miss-major-griffin-gracy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSOGc3K9rHU&ab_channel=qoncbc https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/they-are-not-including-us-we-have-to-stand-up-miss-major-speaks-on-why-the-fight-to-end-state-violence-must-be-inclusive https://www.advocate.com/transgender/2021/2/23/what-trans-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy-wants-you-know https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/they-are-not-including-us-we-have-to-stand-up-miss-major-speaks-on-why-the-fight-to-end-state-violence-must-be-inclusive https://www.astraeafoundation.org/ https://www.queerportraits.com/
Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com This week we catch up on what has happened since our last recording session. Matthew takes everything to dark places this week. Niko talks about scarves We discuss the importance of Andre Leon Talley. He was inspiring and devoted to his career as a fashion editor.
We have an INSTAGRAM! Make sure to check us out @queericonspodcast We are so excited to add this component. You can still email us at queericonspodcast@gmail.com as well
This was a really fun episode. Check out our thoughts on Bugs Bunny this week. queericonspodcast@gmail.com
Disco is always fun and Sylvester is no different. Don't forget you can email us at queericonspodcast@gmail.com
We're back! Kinda. Please enjoy some previously unreleased episodes while Niko and I prepare to record and get you some fresh episodes.
Memorial Day beach trip. Pride month kick off! Erotic photography. queericonspodcast@gmail.com
Niko and Matthew give their thoughts on starting the podcast and what they have learned.
We cover Yves Saint Laurent this week. Talk vaccines and upcoming summer plans. Email queericonspodcast@gmail.com
We welcome our first guest host! Thank you Abby for joining us and adding to our conversation. We cover the ever sassy Judge Judy. Please contact us at queericonspodcast@gmail.com
Thats right two episodes this week! Niko and Matthew discuss important educators in their lives. We also cover Alice Walker, a fellow ATLien. Email us: queericonspodcast@gmail.com
This week, Matthew and Niko discuss George Takei
Matthew and Niko discuss COVID vaccines and movies with costume designs that we appreciate. We cover the life and times of Cecil Beaton.
This week Niko and Matthew discuss the importance of gay bookstores, our chosen families, and expressing your masculine and feminine sides. We learn Matthew loves to show off his fashion. Niko walks us through the past and present of Armistead Maupin. Opening Audio from "More Tales of the City", a television mini series based off of Armistead Maupin's book of the same title.
This week Niko and Matthew chatter about tattoos and crazy dreams. We discus the Potato Head family and vacationing in Mexico. We also cover Bessie Smith's Gay and Queer icon status. Link to "St. Louis Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAIWkANToPA Intro Audio clip from Bessie Smith "Back Water Blues"
We discuss the use of our pronouns in the Divine episode, how Niko and Matthew met, why they want to do this podcast, and the life and work of Elaine Stritch. Why is she a gay and queer icon? Additional audio from 30 Rock and 92Y. Please rate, review, and subscribe. Links to our recommended videos Who Killed Teddy Bear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCTNN46q8BM&t=2434s Elaine Stritch at Liberty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNKzYaUzFWs There are many 30 Rock clips to view on YouTube.
This week we cover the life and work of Divine. Opening Audio this week: Divine - Shake It Up
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