Podcasts about dyqwiq

In this very special bonus episode, Thom and Elliott welcome Canadian singer-songwriter Ralph! Ralph talks her career and upbringing, her time on Canada’s Drag Race, and the power of queer fandom. Important Reminder! Please vote for DYQWIQ for Best Local Podcast by Now Magazine under Cityscapes. 

In our season 4 finale, Thom and Elliott reflect on the highlights and lowlights of a wildfire of a season and finally reconnect with one another. Thom scoffs at dangerous gender reveals, and Elliott explains gender assumptions.

The audio from our IG live show with T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins! Joined by extra special guests Ravyn Wngz and Michelle Wheeler.  Link to ILL NANA/DiverseCity Dance Company: https://illnanadcdc.com/ Link to Michelle's Nano Extensions: https://www.facebook.com/mcwnano Plus, catch a trailer for 'This Isn't Therapy' podcast in the intro. 

Special guest actor Oscar Moreno joins DYQWIQ to promote his new film “Stage Mother.” Oscar talks his experience on set, his career as an actor in Toronto, and his call to save Hanlan’s beach. Thom and Elliott celebrate DYQWIQ’s 3rd birthday by questioning Erin O’Toole’s campaign to “Take Canada Back” Rent Stage Mother here: https://youtu.be/NGyyZb7vuW8 Follow this link to complete the Toronto Island survey: https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/?e=204924&h=EF4707640BF0719&l=en    

DYQWIQ welcomes extra special guest Priyanka from Canada’s Drag Race. She talks about the competition, the origins of Priyanka, and the importance of the Toronto drag community. Priyanka talks her ideal date, the Boyanka hype, and coming out to her dad. As a bonus, listen to a special sneak peek of Leah Canali’s “Iconic” ft. Tynomi Banks          

DYQWIQ welcomes special guest and writer, director, actor, producer, and soon-to-be podcaster Simon Paluck. Simon talks his upcoming podcast 'This Isn’t Therapy', his mini-documentary series, and rekindling a love for filmmaking in a difficult industry. 

DYQWIQ welcomes special guest and drag artist extraordinaire Weird Alice Yankadic. Alice talks their drag inspo, past performances, and the importance of moving beyond acceptance toward the celebration of every queer person. Thom and Alice discuss Netflix's Disclosure, and the trio shares drag name ideas. 

DYQWIQ welcomes special guest and fan fiction scholar Zarin as she discusses all things fan fic, the importance of online communities for queer people, and radical self-love.

DYQWIQ welcomes special guest and street activist Moka Dawkins as she promotes her new podcast “T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins” by FemThem Productions. Moka discusses her activism, the importance of individual experiences amidst cultural revolutions, and her past experiences as a trans sex worker.  Become a Patron of Moka's at https://www.patreon.com/FEMTHEMPRODUCTIONS  Or donate directly at https://www.paypal.me/FEMTHEMPRODUCTIONS

DYQWIQ welcomes back special guest Arthur to discuss his involvement with No Pride in Policing Coalition, their pride rally and teach-in, their plans to abolish the police, and how to be a white accomplice in the Black Lives Matter movement. Our trio discusses the Toronto police budget and pushing our representatives to do more. Elliott recounts the black trans women's' lives taken over the past week in the USA.

DYQWIQ welcomes special guest Chris, who joins us to discuss the life and tragic death of queer Egyptian activist Sarah Hegazi.  Chris talks mental health support for queer immigrants, growing up as a Christian in Lebanon, internalizing oppressive structures, and finding hope for a better future

Thom & Elliott welcome drag queen extraordinaire and reigning 'Miss El Convento Rico' Naomi Leone. Naomi talks about her inspirations, Woman Crush Wednesdays (IG Live @Naomileone_), her new music video, leaving Sierra Leone to seek safety in Canada, and how her drag spreads love and social change. But first, DYQWIQ previews the very first episode of T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins

Thom & Elliott chat with Justin Gray (writer/creator) and Pat Mills (director) about their new show Queens (@queenstheshow). Get into Queens ASAP on CBC Gem! Premieres Friday, June 19th. 

Hilarious guest Alyssa shares her experience dating on PEI and her ongoing personal journey to become her own queer icon.  Thom promotes the GetCheckedOnline study for MSM in Toronto and the GTHA. Eligibility screener here: https://tinyurl.com/ybn9cdbh

DYQWIQ welcomes queer singer-songwriter Dolly Blonde. Recording from quarantine from Montreal, Dolly discusses creating "witch pop", their inspirations and passions, revolting against straight culture, and promotes their new song "Satyr"      

In this extra special pandemic episode, DYQWIQ welcomes emergency resident Couts: A resident doctor on the frontline fighting COVID-19. Couts shares his experiences in and out of the hospital, his heartfelt hopes for the future, and his take on how the pandemic disproportionately affects queer individuals. Note: everything Couts' states in this podcast is his own opinion and not that of his employers.

This week, DYQWIQ welcomes special guest Katy Cat and pop culture prince Aidan who talks his favourite queer pop music, and dating in Toronto. Thom relays Lambda Literary's call for assistance.

In DYQWIQ’s first episode of season 4, Thom and Elliott welcome cancer vers-top anti-imperialist writer critic “activist-scholar” trans journalist Alex Verman. Alex talks about their freelance writing, broad revolution, and accessibility to transitioning. https://bdsmovement.net/

In this chaotic Valentine’s Day bonus episode, Thom and Elliott open up about queer Valentine’s memories and read and respond to love stories, questions, and poems from DYQWIQ listeners.

In this check-in episode, Thom and Elliott start off 2020 reflecting on why DYQWIQ was created and how it's changed over the years. Thom and Elliott give each other some damn personal queer life updates, and Elliott mourns the loss of Toronto trans activist Julie Berman. Toronto-based songstress Leah Allyce Canali teases her new single, 'Wasted'. 

Undecided Podcast’s host and election aficionado Tara sits down with Thom and Elliott to discuss Canada’s looming federal election and the pros and cons of strategic voting. DYQWIQ and Undecided walk through the Scheer’s conservative platform.

DYQWIQ welcomes special guest Noah Powers as he chats about his podcast "Queer Here, Queer There" for the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness. Noah talks about his research on queer spaces, and his own queer history. Thom and Elliott discuss their time at Defend Church Street - All Out Against Hate organized by The 519’s Army of Lovers.

Friend, feminist, activist, teacher, and mother Sarah joins DYQWIQ to discuss raising children in Trump's America, healthcare, maternity leave, and socialism. Sarah weighs the differences between Canada and the U.S. to Thom and Elliott as elections loom.

This week, DYQWIQ welcomes Bostonian stand-up comic Dylan Uscher. Dylan talks hosting his queer podcast Yes Homo as well as Super Gay Comedy Fun Time at Improv Boston. Dylan goes in on gay apps, accessible queer comedy, and conquering cancer. Elliott talks identifying as nonbinary, and Thom frets over Trudeau's brownface.

DYQWIQ return from hiatus with this very personal episode. Thom and Elliott throw out their episode notes and catch up on their lives. Elliott fills Thom in on the joys and challenges of his polyamorous relationship, and Thom opens up about exploring his sexuality within his attempted sobriety.

This week, DYQWIQ welcomes special guest Leeland as they talk drag and burlesque, being a cosplay queen, and sewing for the Goddesses. Thom and Elliott play hypotheticals.

This week, in true DYQWIQ fashion, Thom and Elliott dive deep into their struggles with mental health, and their attempts at growth. Elliott gushes over the makeup in Euphoria, and Thom recounts the largest successful Puerto Rican protest in history. Elliott mourns the deaths of Russian LGBTQ activists, and shares a call to action from the Thai trans community. Thom and Elliott read a hilarious and unfortunate Grindr exchange.

Queer master of education and gymnastics coach extraordinaire Arthur joins DYQWIQ to talk about queering youth in education, his own pedagogy, queerness and gender in sport, and fostering queerness in his own family as he reads a heartfelt letter to his brother. Arthur discusses his long term relationship with Thom and Elliott.

Special guest Gilad joins DYQWIQ to promote Jayu and the iAM program's Am I Wrong To Love?: a photography exhibition showcasing LGBTQI refugees. Gilad talks the inception of Jayu, his podcast The Hum, and the important intersection of art and activism. Elliott, Thom, and Gilad discuss how to be a straight ally. 

Special guest and lyricist-singer-composer past-lawyer queer asian carb-lover Kevin Wong joins DYQWIQ this week to discuss composing his EP "Emotional Homework", representation in theatre, keeping shame out of art, his teen fringe show "Drama 101" and his marriage. Thom raves about trans actor Hunter Schafer, and Elliott touches on the recent Icelandic parliament vote that secures more trans rights. 

Special guest Olive joins DYQWIQ to discuss feminisms (plural!), the duty of fostering queerness, the power of community, and daily disruptions within oppressive structures. Thom celebrates Botswana’s decriminalization of homosexuality and Elliott discusses the epidemic of violence against trans women of colour in the USA.

Thom & Elliott are joined by the Toronto famous Matt Sweet AKA Mother Trouble Nuance AKA the Factual Fairy AKA a F*cking Unicorn. Matt shares his experience as a house mother, writer, sexy podcaster (Facts, Fibs, and Fairy Tales) and gallivanting queer extraordinaire. First, Thom talks Neo-Nazis at Detroit Pride (complete with police protection) and Elliott shares some of the MMIWG calls to action.

Special guest tv host and producer Lucas joins DYQWIQ to promote his event "Drag Up Your Pride" featuring Nina West, Tynomi Banks, and Wannabe. Lucas chats about queer mentors and ageism in the queer community. The trio discuss the relationship of queerness and youth. Additionally, Thom talks Mr. Ratburn's gay wedding and Elliott reports on Kenya's upholding of the criminalization of same-sex relations.

Special guest and bi queen of colour Rashida joins DYQWIQ to discuss queer positivity and the concern of the community gatekeeping blackness and queerness. Rashida laughs about childhood sleepovers and the different types of vaginas. As a bonus, Elliott updates listeners on the U.S. abortion ban and Thom celebrates Taiwan's historic marriage equality victory.   @rashidasymone @tonestudy (tone study publication) @justinenelson (Mind Fudge on CBC Gem) @zakisha (workshop facilitator and hip hop artist)

Disability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza from Disability After Dark Podcast joins DYQWIQ to talk about the intersection of being queer and disabled, physical and emotional ableism in Toronto, and sucking all the dicks.

In this very special crossover episode, Bryde and Jeremie from Turn Me On Podcast join DYQWIQ to discuss their polyamorous relationship and their project to explore sexuality. The foursome probe their kinks and laugh about cum popsicles, discharge pancakes, and stinky boxes.

In DYQWIQ's season 2 finale live show, Pamela throws a gender reveal party that doesn't go as planned: Elliott gives a run-down of gender theory for dummies as Thom talks The Transgender Day of Remembrance and the government's controversial flag raising. Previous guests show up to talk about what they've learned since DYQWIQ and give Pamela a much needed talking to about gender identity, calls to action, and hope.

As DYQWIQ prepares for their live show, Thom and Elliott check their privilege with a helpful checklist.

Thom and Elliott debrief about The Munk Debates protests, and Thom opens up about coping with anxiety. Special guest Chris Tsujiuchi joins DYQWIQ to promote A Very Chris-terical Christmas Cabaret. Chris talks about coming out at a young age, falling in love, and dealing with representation as an Asian performer.

Special guest Kate joins Thom and Elliott to discuss her brave decision to come out, bisexual visibility, life in the Anglican Church, her experience protesting the Pegida March, and her spooky upcoming project "Ghost Light Anthology".

In our Fagsgiving episode DYQWIQ welcomes Thom's cousin Anton. The trio discusses the Toronto Municipal election, white privilege, the politics of "coming out", and dating in the city. Anton talks about growing up Belarusian-Zambian, and celebrating with his chosen family.

Happy spooky October! Thom & Elliott touch base on the Kavanaugh hearings, and Thom gushes about Prom Queen: The Musical at The Grand Theatre. Our duo dives into true crime, as Elliott tells the tale of the Paul Bateson "Fag in a Bag" Murders, and Thom gives a lesson on the life of Harvey Milk. 

Thom & Elliott welcome their very special guest-comedian Casey Ley, in town from LA to perform at the AIDS Committee of Toronto’s 30th annual AIDS walk. They chat about Casey being “out on stage” as a gay HIV positive comedian, co-hosting the Gay Power Half Hour podcast, American politics, and the importance of voting. Special thanks to ACT for today's episode. 

Thom & Elliott talk BlacKkKlansmen and queer TIFF films. Special guest Keith talks growing up Mennonite, navigating gay & trans identity, their views on faith in the queer community, and dating in Toronto. 

This week Thom visits Elliott in Streetsville, Ontario, for a queer poolside chat. Elliott talks transphobic language in Jack Ryan, the LGBTQ+ acronym and intersectionality. Thom launches in on violence against queer youth and the team highlight recent tragic events in the media.

Thom & Elliott welcome very special guests Darrah and Makeda from Action Canada For Sexual Health And Rights. We revisit The March For Education, Darrah talks about advocacy for her gender-creative child, and harmful gender binaries. Makeda speaks to her experience growing up as a "queer spawn" and her books, Spawning Generations and Beyond the Basics: A Resource for Educators on Sexuality and Sexual Health. Thom talks about some backlash against Shakespeare in the Ruff. 

Thom & Elliott welcome special guest Patricia Allison, as she talks art for social change in the dance and theatre scene, navigating her bisexual identity, her engagement, and her experience tumbling out of privilege after being diagnosed with MS.

In this POSE themed episode, Elliott gives a ballroom history lesson and shares some runway categories. Thom biographies stars of the show: MJ Rodriguez, Indya Moore, and Dominique Jackson.  

In this "double feature" episode, Elliott recaps his time at the March For Our Education, while Thom gossips about dating. Special guests Selena Vyle and Barbra Bardot chat with us about their auditions for Crews and Tangos Drag Race, their origins, inspirations, and aspirations. 

Thom screams about the Ford government's dismantling of education, as Elliott discusses TERFs at London Pride. Special guest Dr. Angela Nardozi talks about the cancellation of the Truth and Reconciliation curriculum and challenges settler listeners to re-evaluate Indigenous perspectives.