Two queer foreigner's guide to the city of Zurich.At first glance, the LGBTIQ+ community seems to offer easy access for newcomers to connect, either through online apps or queer community spaces. Yet for people with different cultural backgrounds sometimes assimilation into Swiss life has its challenges. The podcast “Visiting?” by Benjamin Hampel and Brian McCabe is here to offer a helping hand. Ben arrived from Germany, at the end of his time as a medical student. What was initially was planned as a short four-month layover evolved into eleven years and counting. In the meantime, he became the medical co-director of Checkpoint, a queer health centre. Brian relocated from Ireland in 2012 with his husband. He and his best friend Dominik started to transform the party scene in Zurich. They founded Kweer Ball - a party that celebrates true diversity and togetherness. They didn’t stop there and continued with queer safe spaces such as Explicit, Drag Brunch Zurich and TEA – a day dance. So why the name "Visiting?”. Well, this is the most frequent question asked on dating apps like Grindr or Scruff when you are new to a city or passing through. For many, these are the first contacts in a new city, but it can also the question you continually ask yourself as an “ex-pat”. When does one stop being a visitor? At which point can you say that you have truly arrived? Ben and Brian ask this question, tell stories from the point of view of ex-pats, refugees or visitors with the aim to help not only those who are new to Zurich but also those who have always lived here - to understand this city and each other better.
What are you Into?Ben and Brian take a look at what is happening in the queer world and try to answer the gayest question ever – what are you Into? Tune in to find out what they are into this week, month or year and they want to know what you are Into too – send your questions (or nudes) and they will discuss anything from sex, politics, health or queer identity with you!Send your questions to visitingpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Instagram profile and slide into our DMs!In this weeks episode, they get into the Legendary the competition show about queer Ballroom culture, queer mental health and the DMs see the return of the guy who's pic Ben compared to a Wolfgang Tilmanns. Tune to find out more.Let's get into it!Ads and things:CheckPoint Trans Walk-inIf you are transgender or question CheckPoint Zurich is here to offer support. Once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday, you can come by unannounced from 18.00 to 21.00 o'clock. They will be at Checkpoint on the 1st floor, together with the legal team from Transgender Network Switzerland to support you both psychologically but also with any information you might need from a legal perspective. Find out more information here.Kweer SocialAre you looking for an alternative to Facebook - then check out www.kweersocial.io. The social network made by queers for queers. You will not be censored and your data will not be used for targeted advertising. Create your profile today
Two queer foreigner's guide navigating all aspects of crazy queer life!After getting a request on their podcast Into? to discuss the topic of being non-binary, Brian and Ben invite Max Appenroth (they/them) on who identifies as non-binary to get into the topic. Links for Max:Instagram: www.instagram.com/maxfabmaxWebsite: www.max-appenroth.comAds and things:CheckPoint Trans Walk-inIf you are transgender or question CheckPoint Zurich is here to offer support. Once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday, you can come by unannounced from 18.00 to 21.00 o'clock. They will be at Checkpoint on the 1st floor, together with the legal team from Transgender Network Switzerland to support you both psychologically but also with any information you might need from a legal perspective. Find out more information here.Kweer SocialAre you looking for an alternative to Facebook - then check out www.kweersocial.io. The social network made by queers for queers. You will not be censored and your data will not be used for targeted advertising. Create your profile today
What are you Into?Ben and Brian take a look at what is happening in the queer world and try to answer the gayest question ever – what are you Into? Tune in to find out what they are into this week, month or year and they want to know what you are Into too – send your questions (or nudes) and they will discuss anything from sex, politics, health or queer identity with you!Send your questions to visitingpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Instagram profile and slide into our DMs!In this weeks episode, they get into the EuroStars Drag Contest (featuring local queens Aygness Champagne and Paprika), the Christian uproar over Lil Nas X and Brian who never had a PCR test before takes his first one live on the podcast. Tune to find out if it's positive or negative.Let's get into it!Ads and things:CheckPoint Trans Walk-inIf you are transgender or question CheckPoint Zurich is here to offer support. Once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday, you can come by unannounced from 18.00 to 21.00 o'clock. They will be at Checkpoint on the 1st floor, together with the legal team from Transgender Network Switzerland to support you both psychologically but also with any information you might need from a legal perspective. Find out more information here.Kweer SocialAre you looking for an alternative to Facebook - then check out www.kweersocial.io. The social network made by queers for queers. You will not be censored and your data will not be used for targeted advertising. Create your profile today
What are you Into?Ben and Brian take a look at what is happening in the queer world and try to answer the gayest question ever – what are you Into? Tune in to find out what they are into this week, month or year and they want to know what you are Into too – send your questions (or nudes) and they will discuss anything from sex, politics, health or queer identity with you!Send your questions to visitingpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Instagram profile and slide into our DMs!In this weeks episode, they get into how toxic the Drag Race fandom has become, workout at home and received their first set of nudes and describe them for you.Let's get into it!Ads and things:CheckPoint Trans Walk-inIf you are transgender or question CheckPoint Zurich is here to offer support. Once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday, you can come by unannounced from 18.00 to 21.00 o'clock. They will be at Checkpoint on the 1st floor, together with the legal team from Transgender Network Switzerland to support you both psychologically but also with any information you might need from a legal perspective. Find out more information here.Kweer SocialAre you looking for an alternative to Facebook - then check out www.kweersocial.io. The social network made by queers for queers. You will not be censored and your data will not be used for targeted advertising. Create your profile today
What are you Into?Ben and Brian take a look at what is happening in the queer world and try to answer the gayest question ever – what are you Into? Tune in to find out what they are into this week, month or year and they want to know what you are Into too – send your questions (or nudes) and they will discuss anything from sex, politics, health or queer identity with you!Send your questions to visitingpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Instagram profile and slide into our DMs!In this weeks episode, they get into the Framing Britney Spears documentary, the impact COVID-19 is having on people who do sex work and the recent vote in Switzerland to ban the Burka.Let's get into it!Ads and things:CheckPoint Trans Walk-inIf you are transgender or question CheckPoint Zurich is here to offer support. Once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday, you can come by unannounced from 18.00 to 21.00 o'clock. They will be at Checkpoint on the 1st floor, together with the legal team from Transgender Network Switzerland to support you both psychologically but also with any information you might need from a legal perspective. Find out more information here.Kweer SocialAre you looking for an alternative to Facebook - then check out www.kweersocial.io. The social network made by queers for queers. You will not be censored and your data will not be used for targeted advertising. Create your profile today
What are you Into?Ben and Brian take a look at what is happening in the queer world and try to answer the gayest question ever – what are you Into? Tune in to find out what they are into this week, month or year and they want to know what you are Into too – send your questions (or nudes) and they will discuss anything from sex, politics, health or queer identity with you!Send your questions to visitingpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Instagram profile and slide into our DMs! In this weeks episode, they get into the Russel T Davies show It's a Sin, vaccine rollout for COVID-19 and how it will impact queer people and our artwork getting censored on Facebook.Let's get into it!Ads and things:Kweer SocialAre you looking for an alternative to Facebook - then check out www.kweersocial.io. The social network made by queers for queers. You will not be censored and your data will not be used for targeted advertising. Create your profile today!
What are you Into?Ben and Brian take a look at what is happening in the queer world and try to answer the gayest question ever – what are you Into? Tune in to find out what they are into this week, month or year and they want to know what you are Into too – send your questions (or nudes) and they will discuss anything from sex, politics, health or queer identity with you! Send your questions to visitingpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Instagram profile and slide into our DMs! In this weeks episode, they get into Drag Race UK, Body Positivity and the recent attack on LGBT+ teenagers/tik tokers in Zurich.Let's get into it!
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben talk the stunt queen of Switzerland - Tessa Testicle. We talk about everything from, the fact that she is actually Swiss despite what people think, how she got her name and drag chasers.The team behind Kweer Ball, Explicit and Drag Brunch Zurich are about to launch a new online safe space - Kweer.io. There will be thought-provoking articles on all things queer as well as safe social media space for queers. Your data will not be used for advertising here nor will your art, bodies be censored or taken down. So log on today to sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for when the site goes fully live in autumn.The Best of Ball is coming from the Kweer Ball team - tune in on February 6th on Vimeo and and Zoom to dance away your Covid blues. Find more info and the link to join the stream here.Coming soon our companion podcast "Into?" Ben and Brian take a look at what is happening in the queer world and try to answer the gayest question ever – what are you Into? Tune in to find out what they are into this week, month or year and they want to know what you are Into too – send your questions (or nudes) and they will discuss anything from sex, politics, health or queer identity with you! New companion Podcast to Visting - coming eary 2021! Send your questions to visitingpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Instagram profile and slide into out DMs
What are you Into? Ben and Brian take a look at what is happening in the queer world and try to answer the gayest question ever – Into?Tune in to find out what they are into this week, month or year and they want to know what you are Into too – send your questions (or nudes) and they will discuss anything from sex, politics, health or queer identity with you!New companion Podcast to Visting - coming eary 2021!Send your questions to visitingpodcast@gmail.com or go to our Instagram profile and slide into out DMs
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben talk about not going home for the holidays and invite back some of their guests from this year for an update. Evalyn Eatdith, Tropikahl Besher Poderosa, Jo Dyking, Hausvrau, Dominik Cavalli and Micha Finkelstein all return to chit chat all things Visiting for the Holidays.In case you missed it on December 24th you can still tune in to watch Community the musical here: www.community-musical.ch. It will be taken down after Jan 1st 2021 so hurry as it's not to be missed. And if you liked it please donate or/and send them a review or love letter via mail. The team behind Kweer Ball, Explicit and Drag Brunch Zurich are about to launch a new online safe space - Kweer.io. There will be thought-provoking articles on all things queer as well as safe social media space for queers. Your data will not be used for advertising here nor will your art, bodies be censored or taken down. So log on today to sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for when the site goes fully live in autumn.The Welcome Café for queer refugees: In cooperation with Queer Amnesty, is a café for LGBTQ people who have fled to Switzerland and takes place once a month. You can inquire about the location and next event by emailing - queermigs@haz.ch.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben talk the Queen Witch of Burlesque - Vivianne Dellamore. We talk about her move to Switzerland from France, her journey into burlesque, touching etiquette from audience members and bi/pansexual visibility (and erasure) within the queer community.The team behind Kweer Ball, Explicit and Drag Brunch Zurich are about to launch a new online safe space - Kweer.io. There will be thought-provoking articles on all things queer as well as safe social media space for queers. Your data will not be used for advertising here nor will your art, bodies be censored or taken down. So log on today to sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for when the site goes fully live in autumn.Have you recently been diagnosed with HIV or just want to talk to other people who also live with HIV? Checkpoint Zurich also offers Queer Plus - a space where you can meet with other people who have HIV and share experiences. You can find out more information on this service here: www.cpzh.ch/portfolio/queer-plus. Stay safe, stay informed and stay queer.The Welcome Café for queer refugees: In cooperation with Queer Amnesty, is a café for LGBTQ people who have fled to Switzerland and takes place once a month. You can inquire about the location and next event by emailing - queermigs@haz.ch.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben talk the OG Zurich queen - Stella Devine aka Christian De Buck, and get into why Stella is Dutch but Christian is actually originally from Germany. We also get into our coming out stories, paying Drag Queens fairly and her work in STI prevention.The team behind Kweer Ball, Explicit and Drag Brunch Zurich are about to launch a new online safe space - Kweer.io. There will be thought-provoking articles on all things queer as well as safe social media space for queers. Your data will not be used for advertising here nor will your art, bodies be censored or taken down. So log on today to sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for when the site goes fully live in autumn.You can find out more information on the "Super" national campaign here: https://drgay.ch/super-wie-du-bist and be sure to make an appointment with Check Point Zurich for a cheaper STI screening in September or October here: www.cpzh.chThe Welcome Café for queer refugees: In cooperation with Queer Amnesty, is a café for LGBTQ people who have fled to Switzerland and takes place once a month. You can inquire about the location and next event by emailing - queermigs@haz.ch.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben talk Hanni, a queer refugee who had to leave his home in Kurdistan to seek asylum here in Switzerland. We discuss everything from what it was like leaving home, the Kurdish culture, the challenges of seeking asylum and his first experience visiting a nude beach in Greece.The team behind Kweer Ball, Explicit and Drag Brunch Zurich are about to launch a new online safe space - Kweer.io. There will be thought-provoking articles on all things queer as well as safe social media space for queers. Your data will not be used for advertising here nor will your art, bodies be censored or taken down. So log on today to sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for when the site goes fully live in autumn.You can find out more information on the "Super" national campaign here: https://drgay.ch/super-wie-du-bist and be sure to make an appointment with Check Point Zurich for a cheaper STI screening in September or October here: www.cpzh.chThe Welcome Café for queer refugees: In cooperation with Queer Amnesty, is a café for LGBTQ people who have fled to Switzerland and takes place once a month. You can inquire about the location and next event by emailing - queermigs@haz.ch.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben talk Dominik Cavalli, Brian's business partner and collaborator who is actually Swiss but has his only Visiting story to tell. We discuss leaving Switzerland, STI checks, being an A gay (or not) and what it means to find your home in the place you were trying to get away from initially. Links and ting:Follow Dominik: www.instagram.com/domthebear81Follow Kweer Ball: www.instagram.com/kweerballThe team behind Kweer Ball, Explicit and Drag Brunch Zurich are about to launch a new online safe space - Kweer.io. There will be thought-provoking articles on all things queer as well as safe social media space for queers. Your data will not be used for advertising here nor will your art, bodies be censored or taken down. So log on today to sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for when the site goes fully live in autumn.Drag Queen Story Time» is a playful new program for children, ages 3 – 8, run by activist/educator Brandy Butler and Drag Queen/Performance Artist Tropikahl. The event centers creating an experience that spans across generations, personal identities, migrational backgrounds and bring together all of these worlds in a creative, playful, almost hour-long experience, facilitated by the joy of reading – and of course Drag Queens! You can find more information on their webpage - www.dragqueenstorytime.ch/.You can find out more information on the "Super" national campaign here: https://drgay.ch/super-wie-du-bist and be sure to make an appointment with Check Point Zurich for a cheaper STI screening in September or October here: www.cpzh.ch
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben meet Renan Carvalho aka HAUSVRAU in one of their most joyful episodes to date. HAUSVRAU is a jack of all trades, DJ, events producer (check out Fagdom), Kweer Ball host and horny mom - we discuss confidence and drive, visas, chosen family and what it means to leave a place when you feel like it's become your home.Links and ting:Follow HAUSVRAU: www.instagram.com/renaaancFollow House of B. Poderosa: www.instagram.com/houseofbpoderosaSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hausvrauDrag Queen Story Time» is a playful new program for children, ages 3 – 8, run by activist/educator Brandy Butler and Drag Queen/Performance Artist Tropikahl. The event centers creating an experience that spans across generations, personal identities, migrational backgrounds and bring together all of these worlds in a creative, playful, almost hour-long experience, facilitated by the joy of reading – and of course Drag Queens! You can find more information on their webpage - www.dragqueenstorytime.ch/. The team behind Kweer Ball, Explicit and Drag Brunch Zurich are about to launch a new online safe space - Kweer.io. There will be thought provoking articles on all things queer as well as safe social media space for queers. Your data will not be used for advertising here nor will your art, bodies be censored or taken down. So log on today to sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for when the site goes fully live in autumn.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben meet Brandy Butler - musician, activist, artist, mom and all-round amazing person. Brandy came in to tell her Visiting story - we discuss first loves, motherhood, activism in Switzerland and her passion project - Drag Queen Storytime Links and ting:Her website: www.brandybutlermusic.comDrag Queen Storytime: www.dragqueenstorytime.chFollow Brandy at www.instagram.com/auntieactivistIf you or someone you love has experienced a hate crime due to your sexual orientation or gender expression we recommend you call the police (117) and try to document some features of the attacker. You should also call the LGBT Helpline, even if you think you don't need help or if the attack was already a from some time ago - as they register the cases. You can either call them via 0800 133 133 or send an email via www.lgbt-helpline.ch. Also, check out the Pink Cross who are working on a referendum to change the way hate crimes are reported. You can find more information and how to support them on their webpage - www.pinkcross.ch. For more information on Zurich's premier house - HOUSE OF B. PODEROSA (kiki) head on over to their Instagram and follow them www.instagram.com/houseofbpoderosa - they will be back next year with another Balie das Poderosa kiki ball.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this episode to Brian and Ben ask Micha Finkelstein - poster boy of Pride Zurich recent campaign to tell their visiting story. In particular, we examine on Micha's experience of a hate crime and how he fought back.Links and ting:Follow Micha at www.instagram.com/mister_michaLooking for some fun on a Monday evening - the check out our good girl Evalyn's Eatdith's online drag show - "Evalyan Eatdith's Sh*t Show" - you can watch it on her twitch channel www.twitch.tv/evalyneatdith. The next episode is on the 6th of July at 9 pm CEST and then every second MondayIf you or someone you love has experienced a hate crime due to your sexual orientation or gender expression we recommend you call the police (117) and try to document some features of the attacker. You should also call the LGBT Helpline, even if you think you don't need help or if the attack was already a from some time ago - as they register the cases. You can either call them via 0800 133 133 or send an email via www.lgbt-helpline.ch. Also, check out the Pink Cross who are working on a referendum to change the way hate crimes are reported. You can find more information and how to support them on their webpage - www.pinkcross.ch. Have you recently been diagnosed with HIV or just want to talk to other people who also live with HIV? Checkpoint Zurich also offers Queer Plus - a space where you can meet with other people who have HIV and share experiences. You can find out more information on this service here: www.cpzh.ch/portfolio/queer-plus. Stay safe, stay informed and stay queer.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In episode to Brian and Ben ask Ivy Monteiro aka Tropikahl Besher Poderosa - artist, house mother, Kweer Ball producer and vogue master to tell their visiting story. They discuss everything from romance to ballroom culture and the Black Lives Matter movement.Links and ting:Ivy's site: www.ivymonteiro.netFollow Ivy at www.instagram.com/hellatropikahlCheck out the next Kweer Ball event link: www.facebook.com/events/172555050825769. a portion of all tickets and donations will go to charities that work with queer people of colour and black lives matter. So please buy a donation ticket today or donate directly via our PayPal. We will announce our chosen charities in the coming weeks. Buy a ticket today: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/party/lgbt/kweer-ball-pride-ball-party-charity-event-6681985493455892856.html. Donate on PayPal: https://paypal.me/SoRevents Kweer Ball - Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KweerBallCH or follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kweerballLooking for someone to paint your mug for the Gods for the next Kweer Ball (make-up) then look no further than Kili from www.kilicosmetics.ch. Follow him on Insta too www.instagram.com/kilicosmetics.Looking for some fun on a Monday evening - the check out our good girl Evalyn's Eatdith's online drag show - "Evalyan Eatdith's Sh*t Show" - you can watch it on her twitch channel www.twitch.tv/evalyneatdith. The next episode is on the 6th of July at 9 pm CEST and then every second MondayHave you recently been diagnosed with HIV or just want to talk to other people who also live with HIV? Checkpoint Zurich also offers Queer Plus - a space where you can meet with other people who have HIV and share experiences. You can find out more information on this service here: www.cpzh.ch/portfolio/queer-plus. Stay safe, stay informed and stay queer.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In episode to Brian and Ben ask Jovana Hitz aka Jo DyKing - drag king and an all-round wonderful person to tell their visiting story.Links and ting:Follow Jo at www.instagram.com/jo_dyking Check out the next Kweer Ball Online, event link: www.facebook.com/events/172555050825769. a portion of all tickets and donations will go to charities that work with queer people of colour and black lives matter. So please buy a donation ticket today or donate directly via our PayPal. We will announce our chosen charities in the coming weeks. Buy a ticket today: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/party/lgbt/kweer-ball-online-pride-ball-6675432372202139738.html Donate on PayPal: https://paypal.me/SoRevents Kweer Ball - Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KweerBallCH or follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kweerball Looking for someone to paint your mug for the Gods for the next Kweer Ball (make-up) then look no further than Kili from www.kilicosmetics.ch. Follow him on Insta too www.instagram.com/kilicosmetics.Looking for some fun on a Monday evening - the check out our good girl Evalyn's Eatdith's online drag show - "Evalyan Eatdith's Sh*t Show" - you can watch it on her twitch channel www.twitch.tv/evalyneatdith. The next episode is on the 22nd of June at 9 pm CEST and then every second Monday Have you recently been diagnosed with HIV or just want to talk to other people who also live with HIV? Checkpoint Zurich also offers Queer Plus - a space where you can meet with other people who have HIV and share experiences. You can find out more information on this service here: www.cpzh.ch/portfolio/queer-plus. Stay safe, stay informed and stay queer.
Two queer foreigner's guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In episode to Brian and Ben ask Ivan Blagajcevic aka Evalyn Eatdith - Zurich's premier drag queen and an all-round wonderful person to tell their visiting story.Links and ting:Follow Evalyn at www.instagram.com/evalyn_eatdithIf you need a professional sound engineer, go to http://ho-fi-ton.ch and book Martin Hofstetter!Kweer Ball - Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KweerBallCH or follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kweerballCheckpoint Zurich now taking appointments online. Order your self-sampling kit today. Go to their new webpage www.cpzh.ch and choose one of their new options. Stay safe and stay queer.
Two queer foreigners guide to navigating the city of Zurich!In this first episode we get to hear Brian and Ben's Visiting stories. So why the name "Visiting?”; well, this is the most frequent question asked on dating apps like Grindr or Scruff when you are new to a city or passing through. And even when you have been here for years you might still get this message pop up in your notifications occasionally. For many, these are the first contacts in a new city, but it can also the question you continually ask yourself as an “expat”. When does one stop being a visitor? At which point can you say that you have truly arrived? Ben and Brian ask this question, tell stories from the point of view of expats, refugees or visitors with the aim to help not only those who are new to Zurich but also those who have always lived here - to understand this city and each other better. Links and ting:If you need a professional sound engineer, go to http://ho-fi-ton.ch and book Martin Hofstetter!Kweer Ball Online - check out our Space Ball on the 25th April event details: www.facebook.com/events/210495166929421Buy a donation ticket today!Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KweerBallCHFollow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kweerballCheckpoint Zurich now taking appointments online. Order your self sampling kit today.Go to their new webpage www.cpzh.ch and choose one of their new options. Stay safe and stay queer.
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