Queers Did That

HEAVY SPOILERS FOR ADVENTURE TIME, KORRA, AND SHE-RA In this episode Amanda and Katy talk about three animated series that have positive queer representation and what that means for future animated queer story lines. SERIOUSLY, THERE ARE SO MANY SPOILERS We Must Be Proud! A Digital SheRa Charity Zine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this birthday filled episode Amanda and Katy talk about more marriage equality and what it was like living through a historical moment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy discuss the beginning of the marriage equality movement and what it's like to be gay quarantined. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy talk about several queer athletes who have made an impact on the Olympics and in professional sports. There is also geeking out about figure skating and a quick dunk on the Astros. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy discuss John Fryer (AKA Dr. Henry Anonymous) and the removal of homosexuality from the DSM. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy talk about Barbara Gittings and her influence and impact on the early LGBTQ rights movement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Katy and Amanda discuss the author of The Celluloid Closet and the importance of tracking queer representation in the media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy discuss the creation of ACT UP and their activism and protests against the FDA, the Catholic Church, and the New York Stock Exchange. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy talk about the inception of Don't Ask Don't Tell and how it was finally dismantled. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy talk about Alan Turing and how he used his big gay brain to defeat Nazis and create the foundations of modern computer science. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Katy and Amanda talk about Stormé DeLarverie and how a black, butch lesbian and drag king helped start the Stonewall Riots on June 28th, 1969. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy talk about Marsha P. Johnson and her integral work in the post-Stonewall gay rights movement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Katy and Amanda talk about Gilbert Baker's contribution to the LGBT movement and the evolution of the Pride flag. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy talk about Harvey Milk's life and legacy as one of the first openly gay politicians in the United States, and what that means to the LGBT community today. WARNING: We discuss gun violence and suicide in this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Katy and Amanda talk about the importance of Cooper's Donuts, a Compton Cafeteria, and Dewey's Diner to the fight for LGBTQ civil rights years before Stonewall. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Katy and Amanda discuss James Baldwin's life, the art he created, and his impact on literature for over half of a century. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy discuss Sylvia Rivera's impact on the gay rights movement and her advocacy for queer homeless youth, sex workers, and other marginalized people within the LGBT+ community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

Katy and Amanda talk about Christine Jorgensen and how she started a national conversation about being trans in the United States. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Katy and Amanda talk about Barbara Smith, the Combahee River Collective, and her thoughts on the mainstream gay rights movement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy discuss Audre Lorde's writing and the importance of intersectionality within the gay community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

Katy and Amanda talk about Sally Ride and her influence on space travel, science, and Legos. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

Katy and Amanda talk about civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and his impact on Martin Luther King Jr. as well as his influence within the LGBTQ community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

Amanda and Katy talk about a boycott that had major implications in the LGBT community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

In this episode Amanda and Katy talk about some boycotts the LGBT community participated in and discussed how successful they were. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

Amanda and Katy discuss the history of Lesbian Pulp fiction and what it meant to the gay community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

Katy and Amanda talk about Freddie Mercury, his legacy, and what the Bohemian Rhapsody movie might have gotten wrong. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support

Welcome to the first episode of Queers Did That! Amanda and Katy talk about gay history in their home town of Philadelphia. Thanks to James (@gyozaking) for making our intro/outro music. Check out his music here: https://gyozaking.bandcamp.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-did-that/support