Toasted Lavender

We're back with a companion episode for the LQ issue 3, released at the yART sale on 10/22/22.  Our interviews for this episode are focused around some of the wonderful art featured in this issue, so we hope you have a copy in front of you to follow along as you listen to the contributor's commentary.  If not, grab a copy at Lavender Vinyl, or contact us on Instagram for information about shipping locally or internationally! Cheers, queers! Artist profiles: Remi - https://www.instagram.com/astrobabble/ Astrobabble provides the LQ with exclusive, in-house astrological insight and advice.  We love Remi, end of story.  Visit them their Instagram @astrobabble to book your personalized astrology reading! Connor Marshall - https://instagram.com/connormoo_art Connor is a local tattoo artist, currently at Highline Tattoo, who sat down with us (twice lol) to talk about his beautiful artwork and interview with Angelika Brewer (another queer artist we talk to on this episode!).  Please check out Connor's Instagram to see his flash sheet and how he's donating tips to the LQ! Bea Colon - https://instagram.com/tlc.artist Bea submitted one of our favorite pieces from this edition -- "EUPHORIA" -- which was inspired by Bernini's The Ecstasy of St. Teresa. Do yourself a favor and look up the original sculpture while you consider this representation of top surgery and the feelings surrounding Christian imagery in queer culture. Angelika Brewer - https://instagram.com/angelikatttt & Jess Knott - https://instagram.com/jessknottphotography Behold, the backbone of the latest edition of the LQ!  Angelika and Jess collaborated on multiple tattoo artist profiles for this issue, and gives us the low-down about working together as a queer couple (spoiler: it seems great).  Angelika drops a major bomb on us about her role in the community as the Poet Laureate of Ogden. Christina Re Anderson - https://instagram.com/christina.re.writes "Did Beverly Cleary Botox and Other Queries" -- Christina Re reads her submission to the LQ, a touching piece that reflects on a difficult time in her life, intersecting with thoughts about the beloved author.  Christina Re is also the founder of Wasatch Writers Fellowship, join here - https://www.instagram.com/writersfellowship/) Codey Quintana - https://instagram.com/syncrenicitous One of our OG supporters, Codey, talks to us about his good-guy and political aspirations; Linsey asks some blunt questions about his art style and the human body. We hype Ogden Ounce - a free, family-friendly event aimed at encouraging the creation of art in a safe space for everyone. Catch a meetup - https://www.instagram.com/ogdenounce/ Colte .44 - https://www.instagram.com/classact_art/ Colte .44 gives credit to their therapist for helping them discover underlying themes in those "man's man" ads (that some may be old enough to remember.) We learn they also perform drag as Ava ridge hyte @ Why Kiki bar in SLC, see them live or book for your own shindig: https://www.instagram.com/theaava_ridge_hyte/ Elliot -  https://www.instagram.com/gamerartkid_/ Elliot introduces us to a technique called Anaglyph that he used for the cover art of LQ issue 3 (put on your 3D glasses for extra fun.)  He joins us to discuss his interpretation of trans identity and its expression in his art. If you need your own custom pockets or want to catch his next custom clothing drop, check out - https://www.instagram.com/_wakeupelliot/ Kye Hallows - https://www.instagram.com/the_lq_/ & https://www.instagram.com/lavendervinyl/ Co-founder of the LQ and co-owner of Lavender Vinyl sits down with Linsey and Alyx to discuss his experience in making The LQ a reality (good and bad) and how the Ogden community always shows up (did you go to the Coming Out Supper?)   Toasted Lavender Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toastedlavenderpodcast/ Subscribe https://toastedlavender.podbean.com/ Dear Queer questions or feedback, toastedlavenderpodcast@gmail.com

Join us this week after the WNBA just made history! Linsey gives us a tour of the women's basketball - queer couples, Sheryl Swoopes, pay inequality, triple doubles and lots more. Don't miss our new segment "Dear Queer", where we answer listener questions! Hit us up on Instagram if you'd like to submit a question. Cheers!

Join us for the pYARTy mini episode number three! This time we're joined by our longtime pal Sarah Langsdon - Head of Special Collections at Weber State University. We discuss the importance of preserving our stories and local history, the focus of her group's new project "Queering the Archives."  If you have ever wanted to read gay love letters from another generation, this may be your chance! Bonus Round:  how many times is the word 'gay' used in this episode? DM us on IG with your guesses. Bottoms up, ya'll!

"We're all just human and we all have to figure out how to live this life together." - Audrey It's PyARTy episode number 2! Join us as we chat with Audrey, the mastermind behind the yART sale. Topics include grassroots community and how it changes EVERYTHING, the B in the queer alphabet soup, and how to put your creativity to use. Plus, a very personal sneak peak into a column Audrey is writing about her own queer experience for the upcoming LQ issue three! Cheers, queers!

First up in our PyARTy People interviews is Devi Dickson! Join us as we celebrate Devi's legal name and gender being recognized by the government. We'll cover the process and emotions involved - both good and bad. Cheers, Queers! BONUS ALERT: Did you 'come say gay' with us at the yART sale? You might be featured in this episode!

Throw away those cringy notes you wrote when you were a teenager!  Shut up and listen when someone tries to tell you a hard thing!  Respect your children's privacy!  Hear our tips and advice for queer kids and parents of queer children.  Discover why the question "What is gay?" haunts Alyx, with a heaping spoonful of religious trauma brought to you by Linsey. Cheers!

Join the TL crew as we discuss pride icon and queen of disco, Donna Summer! We learn about her highs in music - spanning 4 different genres, her “wacky Christian phase” & dark pitter patter, and her reconciliation with the gay community. Take note of our pick for a Sunday night tune, a beer that reminds us of a childhood favorite, and best of all, hear the whole crew sing their favorite DS tunes. Get ready to add some Donna Summer to your Pride Month playlist!

You knew it was coming! The theme for season three is Queer Joy and it's June, so that means we have to discuss Pride! The crew dives into their most memorable Pride moments (for better or worse). Diversions include assless chaps and “Otter Daddy” parties, Queer as Folk and the L Word, Pride Jr., advice for first-timers, Lisa's unfurling of the Library Square flags, and don't forget to wear sunscreen. Cheers, queers!

Tune in as we discuss the Netflix series Heartstopper! We discuss our favorite characters and our not-so-favorite nostalgic moments. Alyx dubs tumblr the “twitter of emo's” and Linsey retells a story from high school that was a little too familiar to a Heartstopper plot line. This is the crew's first ever remote recording and they can't stop singing about it (even if the words are wrong.) But really, this series has some of us feeling hopeful and some of us feeling a little triggered, tune in to find out what the buzz is about. Don't let them make you disappear, queers! Cheers!

Listening to our Jackie Shane episode is the closest to Jesus Christ you will ever get…but really, tune in to hear Lil Jackie Shane's incredible story, with most of the retelling quoted straight from her words. A true queer pioneer, the Nashvillian found her home in Canada, where her light shone brighter than many US citizens ever knew - from being kidnapped by the mob to Etta James and Jimi Hendrix. Heads up, you'll find out about one of Alyx's biggest secrets!

Uh oh…Kye really took it too far this time, but its Alyx's fault.  Welcome back to part 2 of our Purple Rain discussion!  Think you can guess our favorite songs from the movie? It's probably not that difficult.  Somehow, a line is drawn directly between Daft Punk and one song in particular from Purple Rain. Also, allow us to plug the Lavender Queer Spring Edition one last time before print.  Cheers!

In this episode we discover a beer that reminds Alyx of her grandpa's basement…in a good way! If you haven't seen Purple Rain the movie, it might be a good time to check it out, come back, and listen to us break down the Kid's behavior patterns. We dig into the Minnetonka Lake scene, how ‘I Would Die 4 U' originated, how not to say Apollonia (amongst other names,) and discover Prince's sneaky way of getting his freak on with his crush.

Look, it's kinda been a long time coming - the Toasted Lavender crew embraces the stereotypes.  Listen in to our discussion about art, queer creativity, and a very special pandemic project that benefits our community's queer artists.  Big shout out this week to Friar Tuck's Barbershop for providing Alyx's queer joy!

Pay it no mind…we're talking about Marsha P. Johnson today, or that was the plan at least.  Kye leads the way as we discuss queer representation and the question of “Who owns the narrative?”.  Turns out, we're not the people who get to tell Marsha's story, and we're ok with that.  Instead, please join us as we figure out moments that brought us our own Queer Joy™.  Stick around for the outro because we make a special mention of our new favorite queer beer store right here in Utah! Enjoy

Welcome to our discussion about the holiday traditions of our youth and how they impacted the way we celebrate as adults. We break down our typical stocking haul, favorite Xmas movies and music, and explore the idea of buying your spouse a vehicle as a gift without their knowledge.  The Toasted Lavender crew try to figure out their boundaries during the holiday season.  Highlights include homemade pajamas, Christmas puzzles, and a very special stuffed animal.  Happy holidays!

In this episode we learn what it means to finally find your person, and the importance of expressing who you truly are. We are so thankful that Eden and Devi could join us during the stressful holiday season and share their story! Learn about our new favorite mantra:  Pants, Jeans, T-Shirt or button up.  Trigger warning: we discuss sexual trauma at about 8:30 through the end of this episode.  We hope you all enjoy your holiday season, no matter what that looks like.  Cheers!

We're so excited to bring you a special interview episode with our pals Taylor Knuth and Sean Bishop of Ogden. We asked them to share their story and answer a few holiday related questions, but mostly we discussed Ogden's Marshall N. White Center and how you can help by educating yourself and showing up for your community. Go ahead and count how many times we mention Polly Pocket in this episode, it's more than you think. Big thanks to Lisa for outlawing one of the worst chores ever. Remember: sign up to get agendas, updates, and recaps from Ogden City Council so you can stay informed. Bonus: Linsey and Lisa share their favorite eggnog recipes

In part 2 of our exploration of queer icon Prince, we explore three more albums: Dirty Mind, Controversy, and 1999. Can you guess who on the crew didn't know that 1999 didn't debut in the year of its namesake? Learn about Lisa's affinity for breathy moans and what caused her to remember that she had an invisible friend as a child. Alyx is out to lunch while we dig into a problematic and incesty Prince song. Someone tells Mick Jagger that he might as well fold up his penis and go home. God gives golden showers. Find out what menu item might prevent a Mexican restaurant from opening its doors within 500 ft of a Mormon church. The crew ranks their favorite Prince albums and stick around for the extended take on the controversy surrounding Ogden's Marshall N. White Center.

Alyx decides to lay it down on a very special subject, with guest appearances by Elton John, Harry Styles, David Bowie, and Billy Porter. We dive headfirst into the life and art of Prince Rogers Nelson; The Purple One; The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.  Join us as we discuss a very problematic banger, a disco paint party, and Rick James' stupid opinion.  Special thanks to cantaloupe and watermelon farmers around the world. ATTENTION OGDENITES: Please pay close attention to the PSA in this episode to learn more about what's going on with the Marshall N. White Center.

Happy Halloween! Celebrate the spooky season with the TL crew as we share all our Halloween favorites! From candy & costumes, to movies and memories from Halloween's past. Keep your ears peeled for: what candy makes Alyx flip off Lisa, a killer car named Christine & why we're setting up a tinder account for Linsey. Cheers!

Howdy Cowpokes!  Thanks for coming out to support us at The yART Sale, hosted by Audrey at Hey Be Fab. We had a great time talking to many different patrons and artists at the yART sale, chatting about art and our favorite Halloween traditions. We hope you enjoy listening to the voices of Ogden's artists and supporters. Cheers to tiny Shasta!

GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS! We are taking a little hiatus from recording, but don't worry, we're still working hard. In this mini-sode we give MANY thanks to Rowley Farmhouse Ales! Come say hi to us at the yART Sale on 10/2 if you live in Northern Utah, or say hi to us on IG @toastedlavenderpodcast. We'll be back on 10/18 with a fresh new episode!

In this episode, we follow Kye as he traces the path of WPATH, which is the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. In episode 9 (Compton Cafe Riot) we briefly talked about WPATH and now we're taking a closer look. Join us to learn about Magnus Hirschfield, Harry Benjamin, and a leopard named Henry. You read that right, a leopard. Cheers!

Listen to your hosts break down the trans themes in the most popular movie of 1999 - The Matrix! Lessons learned: friends don't deadname friends, internet access is vital for trans folks, and take any pill offered to you by strangers(?!). We had a great time re-watching this classic millennial film and discussing the subtle queer vibes and iconic trans directors, the Wachowski sisters. Content warning: we mention sexual assault around 48:00-50:00. Cheers!

Join us while we discuss the first queer riot of the 20th century, and no it wasn't Stonewall.  Alyx gets heated about pancakes and Tucker Carlson's horrible father.  We spend way too much time trying to figure out why gender markers are required on birth certificates. Find out who Lisa has a crush on this week!  Enjoy!

During this episode, Lisa divulges all the queer secrets of Disney. Find out which Disney characters might be queer coded and learn queer friendly tips for visiting Disney properties. We discuss our relationships with lifeguards, Simba's gay dads, and Eartha Kitt.  All this and more for a lighthearted episode of Toasted Lavender! Cheers!

Please enjoy our second installment of Queer TV Club. SPOILER ALERT! Mae Martin stars in this semi-autobiographical Netflix series. Learn about how each host identified with Feel Good's story, and find out who has a giant crush on Mae Martin. An unexpected common thread between episode 1 & 2 of Queer TV club - Ritu Arya - plays Lava in Feel Good, and we love her. Digressions include tiny DaBaby wearing a diaper.

Welcome to episode one of our Queer TV Club. SPOILERS AHEAD! This episode we are diving into The Umbrella Academy, and especially Elliot Page. Digressions include why its seemingly more acceptable for cisgender actors to play transgender characters rather than trans actors. Also, we explore an interesting connection between Scarlett Johansson and the transgender gangster Dante "Tex" Gill. Stay tuned for part 2 of Queer TV Club! 

Have you ever wondered what a word or phrase means to the queer community? Listen to our hosts as they get a crash course in queer slang in the first episode of our pop quiz series. Also, learn what Lady G is up to and why he's going to war against chicken haters instead of insurrectionists. Bonus content: Do you identify as a potato chip?

The Best of Queer Culture so far this year! Today, the Toasted Lavender crew share their top 2021 moments in queer culture; from TV to music, a must-read book, and news stories that float our boats. We're celebrating the best of the last 6 months.

Learn why we've latched onto lavender! In this episode, uncover the historical tie between lavender and the LGBTQIA+ community - from The Hayes Code through The Lavender Menaces. Cheers!

In episode 2, we take a deep dive in the history and influence of the Rainbow Pride Flag. Learn the relationship between each of the TL crew members and if Linsey is a “curmudgeon”. Bonus: A laptop is destroyed and we learn Alyx's eternal-boo. Cheers, queers!

What do Mulan, T-Boz, and bowl haircuts have in common? Find out what your hosts can identify as their gay root.  Special subjects include the Little Mermaid, Tina Turner, Pee Wee Herman, tool belts, Ru-Paul, Britney Spears, and grandpa Joe Biden.  We're here, we're queer, we're drinking beer, cheers!