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This week Imani and Jess have a very special guest join the pod. Robin Stevenson, author of the LGTBQ+ children's book Pride Puppy, joins Boom! Lawyered to talk about what it's like having her work at the center of the Supreme Court fight in Mahmoud v. Taylor. Listen in as Stevenson shares her experience being targeted by the conservative legal movement, and learn what folks everywhere can do to support banned books and their authors.Mentioned in this episode:The First Amendment Is Being Rewritten in Real TimeEpisodes like this take time, research, and a commitment to the truth. If Boom! Lawyered helps you understand what's at stake in our courts, chip in to keep our fearless legal analysis alive. Become a supporter today.Fight news fatigue with Executive Dysfunction, our weekly newsletter covering the Trump administration. We keep up with the chaos, so you can turn off your push notifications.

This week Imani and Jess have a very special guest join the pod. Robin Stevenson, author of the LGTBQ+ children's book Pride Puppy, joins Boom! Lawyered to talk about what it's like having her work at the center of the Supreme Court fight in Mahmoud v. Taylor. Listen in as Stevenson shares her experience being targeted by the conservative legal movement, and learn what folks everywhere can do to support banned books and their authors.Mentioned in this episode:The First Amendment Is Being Rewritten in Real TimeEpisodes like this take time, research, and a commitment to the truth. If Boom! Lawyered helps you understand what's at stake in our courts, chip in to keep our fearless legal analysis alive. Become a supporter today.Fight news fatigue with Executive Dysfunction, our weekly newsletter covering the Trump administration. We keep up with the chaos, so you can turn off your push notifications.

A Massachusetts student's t-shirt reading “There Are Only Two Genders” ignited a national free speech debate—and the Supreme Court just passed on the case. In this episode, Michael dives into what Justice Alito's fiery dissent reveals, whether schools are suppressing student viewpoints, and why ignoring the controversy might have been the better option. Are public schools upholding the First Amendment—or playing favorites? Be sure to vote on today's daily poll question at Smerconish.com: Does the First Amendment protect a public middle school student's right to wear a t-shirt saying: “There Are Only Two Genders”?

Podríamos tener ya una firme candidata al trono musical estival, el de baile, el que nos gusta. Sofia Kourtesis acaba de enseñar 'Unidos', un tremendo corte disco-house en el que hace tándem con Dan Snaith como Daphni, su alter ego clubero. Con este tema, Kourtesis anuncia 'Volver' un EP que toma el relevo de su disco del año pasado y que es un homenaje a la comunidad LGTBQ+, especialmente a las mujeres trans.Playlist:Alice Phoebe Lou - The SurfaceAminé, Waxahatchee - HistoryGuitarricadelafuente - BABIECA!Miso Extra, TYSON - Candy Crushin'Wet - DoubleErika de Casier - DelusionalNick León, Ela Minus - Ghost OrchidSofia Kourtesis, Daphni - UnidosSwimming Paul, Beaux Neptune - Direct With ItBaiuca - PAEQBNew Dad - Entertainer100%WET - EtherThese New Puritans - A Season in Hellwaterbaby - AmissArca - SolaEscuchar audio

Howdy folks of the interwebs! Your host Double J is back with another edition of OpGCD Live!  Today, Double J is discuss'n Where is the Evidence??: More Parapolitics & the Idaho 4 case.In today's journey, your host Double J welcomes the legendary Kane B - host of the Purge - an Idaho 4 murders weekly wrap-up show!We are talk'n where is the evidence in the Idaho 4 murders? This includes where is the evidence against the State's suspect Bryan Kohberger? But also includes where is the evidence for the grow'n list of mainstream and alternative media claims against Kohberger?Given consideration of the total lack of evidence at the 1122 King Road crime scene home, coupled with the lack of burial records and/or lack of Probate court cases for any of the victims. It is these circumstances that should cause any objectively reasonable party to search further for the truth!Where was the blood at the crime scene? Was that blood drip'n out the walls of 1122 King Road? Why did authorities fail to conduct a search for the murder weapon?The lack of phsyical evidence is one important factor in "Where is the evidence?". Another important factor is the aggressive media campaign to convict Bryan Kohberger in the "court of public opinion", which includes an apparent endless supply of manufactured "facts"/otherwise known as lies & the media efforts to perpetrate these apparent falsehoods in an effort to convict Kohberger in the public's minds!Did Kohberger bully younger teenagers in his youth? Was Kohberger a drug addict? Did Kohberger hate the LGTBQ community?? If folks listen to the media reports on Kohberger, they may believe all of those salacious claims (allegedly) made by 3rd parties that are named in the media reports, with an apparent intent to attack the character of suspect Bryan Kohberger!However, an objective review of the statements and the 3rd parties cited by the media in statements diminishing Kohberger's character in the "court of public opinion", appears to yield results that exhibit these statements against Kohberger's character to be false!Anyhow, folks of the interwebs, thank you again for joining me today to get a lil GCD! Enjoy today's podcast discussion, with guest Kane B, on Where is the Evidence??: More Parapolitics & the Idaho 4 case!Enjoy the show! Links for Kane B - https://www.youtube.com/@KanebsThePurgehttps://rumble.com/user/KanebsThePurgeLinks for JJ -https://linktr.ee/operationgcd

Five of the six candidates for Lincoln City Council are people of color, one is an immigrant, and two identify as LGTBQ. Incumbent Sandra Washington says she can't remember a time the candidate pool was this diverse.

Five of the six candidates for Lincoln City Council are people of color, one is an immigrant, and two identify as LGTBQ. Incumbent Sandra Washington says she can't remember a time the candidate pool was this diverse.

Adam Herndon shares his breakout session from Leader Equip on LGTBQ+. Gain a working theology, current resources, and practical application in discipling kids and students as they navigate the confusing gender and sexual identity landscape. End by bathing it all in prayer.  See link to Leader Equip '24 Resources.    Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.  

How Do We Fix Poor Mental Health in Hospitality for Women and the LGTBQ+ community? Zan Kaufman of Bleecker Burger has some thoughts.Intense. Hilarious. Raw.Soul-irking. Thought-twisting conversation with ZahnBleecker Burger.ON THE MENU:Accept your why and purpose will FLUCTUATE as you build your brandYour Circle of Us vs Circle of NowDiverse should make truthWhy Racism and Sexism is rife in every organisation + how to solve itHow Bleecker solve sexual harassment “no one's immune to it”How Bleecker build a company culture that actually LISTENS to its employeesIt's an extension of you, how you see if your suppliers are an issue?Who are your suppliers? If you're suppliers aren't inclusive BIN THEM IMMEDIATElYThe Bleecker handbook & Nudging theory: nothing happens over nightHow to Lead with Humanity at the core of everything to help othersunconscious bias in these companies & Bleecker has unconscious biasHow to actually hire a diverse workforceSimple is NOT easy. Consistency.onion wonderland - Alice and Wonderlandjourney into the beef underworldConsistency gets you out of bed. Consistency should be hard.Change happens from consistently having hard conversations. Create a history of open hard uncomfortable conversations as you get bigger ==============================================

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This week I'm catching up with LGTBQ+ campaigner Ranae Von Meding ahead of the tenth anniversay of marriage equality in Ireland, to talk about the fact that marriages are not yet equal here.Sign Ranae's petition HERE.Get tickets to the live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 16th here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textEpisode 592: How to Please a Shapeshifter in Bed, A MM Erotic Fiction Excerpt by Fleur Foxx from the charity anthology fiction book Not So Guilty Pleasures: 45+ Filthy Stories for a Cause.About the Author:Fleur Foxx writes queer monster erotica and erotic romance. She writes what she likes, which means her stories are a rainbow of monsters and sexualities. Come find out what hides in the dark.ALL PROCEEDS of the sale/KU readings of the anthology GO TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN FOR HELP WITH HURRICANE & DISASTER FIRE RELIEF https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/charityanthology (any money made from my affiliate link usage to buy the anthology will also be donated to the same charity). It is also in Kindle Unlimited (for a limited time).Not-So-Guilty Pleasures is a charity anthology benefiting World Central Kitchen (for help with the hurricane and other disaster relief).Enjoy this erotica excerpt, storytelling via erotic audio about spicy romance relationships, swingers, hot erotica stories, erotica romance, and self care for you! Take time to pay attention to your mental health sexual health. Pleasure is your birthright!Ruan has been nominated for an ASN Lifestyle Magazine Award for Erotic Writer! She's in the top 8!To learn more and vote for her, which she greatly would appreciate!!, visit the ASN Lifestyle Magazine Awards, by the ASN Lifestyle MagazineVOTING: https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/2025-top-8-finalisthttps://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/ Voting runs from April 13, 2025 through July 13, 2025Support the showSubscribe for exclusives: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge NO AI TRAINING

Un festival de música que nace al abrigo de una granja de vacas situada en un aldea de Lugo es una historia que merece ser conocida. Si además el impulso de un montón de personas que ponen su esfuerzo y su talento en convertir dicho festival en un referente cultural LGTBQ+ que ha sido replicado en otro lugares hace que estemos ante uno de los festivales veraniegos más especiales.  Os hablamos del Festival Agrocuir junto a Marta Álvarez y Adrián Gallardo, dos de los referentes del festival, que nos cuentan sus experiencias a lo largo de estos años y que se mezclan con los testimonios de artistas que han pasado por el Festival estos años. Contamos con las colaboraciones de Bewis de la Rosa, Carlangas, Baiuca y Rodrigo Cuevas. Todo muy especial, como es el Agrocuir. 

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by film critic Laura Venning for this harrowing drama where the corruption – gasp – goes all the way to the top. We discuss shirtless Kurt Russell chopping wood (good), Meryl's mullet (good), Cher saying the word "dyke" in a Southern accent (GOOD), and our favorite pro-union films. Plus the messed up things that happen in blue-collar America and why Nora Ephron really is the best to ever do it!Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Laura on Bluesky and vist lauravenning.com for more!

This week, Julie & Brandy rage-dump about Elon Musk's garbage behavior, before playing a very inspirational 'Gay Guys & their Feelings' message from Michelle C!LISTEN TO FREE EPISODES OF OUR PATREON PODCAST!CHECK OUT OUR T-SHIRTS!FOLLOW JULIE ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW BRANDY ON INSTAGRAMDEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS!TRADE COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION: Get 40% off your first order at www.drinktrade.com/DUMBGAY**************** Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy **** Dumb Gay Podcast with Julie & Brandy **** Julie Goldman **** Brandy Howard **** Julie and Brandy *** The People's Couch *** DGP *** Gay Podcast *** Political Podcast *** Lesbian *** Bravo *** Housewives *** Queer *** Liberal **** LGBTQ **** Killer Burlesque *** Host *** PortlandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Im gonna spare you the details and just say, here's the inside scoop on the explosive report that Media Matters put out, a deep dive into the best and worst parts of the manosphere, and where we go from here. This one's a bang and a banger. Jump in with Janaya Future Khan. SUPPORT THE SHOW  Patreon - https://patreon.com/@darkwoke Tip w/ a One Time Donation SUBSCRIBE + FOLLOW IG: www.instagram.com/darkwokejfk Youtube: www.youtube.com/@darkwoke TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janayafk

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by one of the all-time greats Emily St. James to talk the most memeable film of 2024. Existing beyond certainties! Xerox drama! Nespresso! The incredibly complex ideas of faith and belief! This movie has it all. Plus we discuss the nuances of adaptation for the screen, casting within the GNC community, Emily's incredible new book, and if we correctly predicted Best Picture (we didn't!). CONCLAVE HIVE RISE!Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Buy Woodworking, subscribe to Episodes, listen to "Podcast Like It's...", and watch Yellowjackets (buzz buzz!)PopeCrave Conclave charity zineThis episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

A crash on I-5 Northbound resulted in a car flying off an overpass and the driver being ejected from the car. One person is dead. Dow Constantine is under fire for what might be an unethical candidacy for Sound Transit CEO. Two JBLM soldiers were indicted for attempting to leak sensitive national security information to the Chinese. Trump is cutting off federal grant money to Columbia University over antisemitism on campus. // LGTBQ immigrant advocates in Seattle say their community is under siege from the Trump Administration. // The King County Sheriff’s office is employing the use of drones and dogs to crack down on crime.

We're talking with Josh from TWOAPW about Patmos Public Library, his personal connections to it, and the issues around public library funding and censorship of LGTBQ materials.  https://www.worstpossible.world/  https://www.twitch.tv/traditional_scrench  TWOAPW Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kp7xkxfutoinhqeg3sfswghd Media Mentioned Segment: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/02/25/bill-ban-obscene-material-iowa-libraries-advances/  Why it's called the Patmos library: https://hudsedfound.org/what-we-do/engage-alumni/marvinandjunepatmos.html  Whose Children Are They: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18559276/  Reporting from the time of the initial removal vote:  https://www.metrotimes.com/news/conservative-michigan-town-defunds-library-over-lgbtq-book-30736450 https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/upset-over-lgbtq-books-michigan-town-defunds-its-library-tax-vote  https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/politics/jamestown-township-library-close-failed-millage-lgbtq/69-021f241b-611c-4856-bd7f-0994f967e714 Go Fund Me set up: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-patmos-library-for-2023 Reporting on the failure of the second vote: https://www.mlive.com/politics/2022/11/patmos-library-millage-fails-again-following-controversy-over-lgbtq-books.html MLA statement after second vote: https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1375:statement-on-patmos-library-millage---news---michigan-library-association&catid=44:news-advocacy&Itemid=311 Funding approved:  https://lanthorn.com/101674/news/allendale/jamestown-library-funding-approved-after-multi-year-content-disagreements/ https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/politics/michigan-politics/millage-vote-fund-jamestown-township-patmos-library-fails-ottawa-county/69-8102ff6f-1944-4246-a967-c2b3dc3a119e  MLive documentary on banning books in Michigan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x043zuGWgMA Another Michigan library: https://bookriot.com/alpena-public-library/  Porn hunters in Canada: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6656855  Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/zzEpV9QEAG  Transcripts: https://pastecode.io/s/ybvo6u1t 

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textEpisode 578: In Scarlet's House, Chapter 7, Scarlet, the final chapter, A Dark Fantasy Erotica, A Dark Fantasy Fiction Series. Written by Ruan Willow, Narrated by Ruan Willow and David MyersStory Blurb:Scarlet had become a powerful witch. She also had beauty and brains, but what she was missing was a grand house and some wealth to her name, so she sought George. He blubbered his way through their marriage until he was as annoying as a bug, or an overripe houseguest. That didn't take long. She had plans for him though, big plans.  When Scarlet invited Arianna, her secret love, over to her new husband George's mansion, the girl's night she had promised turned out to be quite decadent indeed. It was complete with a much-needed reconnection for the women, a barely clothed muscle clad chef to ogle, and enough servants, with the promise of extra benefits, to satiate even Cleopatra.  But it turns out having everything doesn't sit well with a dominant witch, until she's truly satisfied with everyone where she wants them.  Tropes: Femdom dark fantasy & sci fi, dark romance, forced proximity, shrinking and growing woman, magic, HEA, humiliation, degradation, explicit scenes and language, LGTBQ, elements of horror.Stay tuned for more of Mallory and Derek's story, coming soon!Subscription Process:Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Many people have reached out to me about how to access the padlocked episodes once they've signed up, unfortunately I can't respond to fan mail, but I can put some information here.  After subscribing, you should have received an email with your Personal RSS Feed. Then take that RSS Feed and subscribe to it through your favorite listening app. Check out this article for those steps .If you have troubles, you can also email support@buzzsprout.com for further assistance.Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Jo has served 15 years in the Virginia Army National Guard. Her current rank and job title is Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) – UH60 Black Hawk Pilot. She has served in combat zones in Iraq and other operations overseas. She is a transgender woman and recently transitioned while serving in the military. When not serving her country, she works as an IT Engineer in the private sector and previously worked as the Digital Media Manager for Smerconish.com. She enjoys flying airplanes, racing cars, playing musical instruments, and skateboarding. The views and opinions presented are those of Jo Ellis and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or the Army.

It's the third annual QQ Qualifier Awards – aka the Quallies! In advance of the Oscars, Jordan and Brooke award the coveted "Rainbow Prism" to their favorite performances of the 2024 cinematic year, along with a healthy dose of subjective criticism, Brooke slacking on viewing stats, and Jordan's "chaos picks" for new awards.Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)

In this 1642nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Radical Reverend Cheri DiNovo about how she went from living on the streets as a teenager to performing the first legal same-sex marriage registered in Canada in 2001 as a United Church minister. There's also plenty of talk about her time as an MPP and how she pushed through more LGTBQ legislation than any politician in Canadian history. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

If you have real-life experiences that have shaped you, but you want to write a fiction—not nonfiction—story, then don't miss this episode. In this conversation, I talk to the mesmerizing author and public speaker, Lisa Montanaro, about her heartfelt debut, EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE. This is a jam-packed conversation, filled with invaluable insights on writing and publishing fiction, like: How Lisa transitioned from being a published nonfiction author to a fiction author Finding the balance of writing fiction inspired by real-life events—i.e. how she used her real-life experiences to inspire her debut and also how she had fun making up plot points and character arcs for her fiction story Writing tips for writing multi-POV and a dual timeline Why secrets are so important in storytelling, and when and how to reveal them Her decision to publish with a small publisher (and advice on how to pick your own publishing path) And that's only the beginning! By the time you finish this episode, you'll have a strong grasp on how to craft a fiction story pulled from your personal experiences, how to sketch characters before putting them into high-stake conflicts and situations, writing tips that can help you write mult-POV and/or dual timeline, and questions that can help you decide what publishing path is best for your writing endeavors. Plus, you'll want to order a copy of Lisa'a debut pronto! Don't forget to bring a notepad to this episode. There's so much to learn! Important Links for this episode >> Buy EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE by Lisa Montanaro Check out Colage and how it can support adult children of LGTBQ parents Connect with Abigail and Lisa: Instagram: @abigailkperry | @lisa.montanaro Abigail's website Lisa'a website Wondering what you should you listen to next? Learn more about writing secrets from literary agent Allison Hunter in her episode: Allison Hunter ON: What Makes a Great Beach Read, How to Use Comps, and Why Secrets are Imperative in Fiction

En este episodio de Grandes Maricas de la Historia, exploramos la vida de Ethel Smyth, una figura revolucionaria del siglo XIX y principios del XX. Compositora brillante, sufragista radical y lesbiana visible en una época de rígidos códigos morales, Smyth desafió las normas de su tiempo con su música y su activismo. Nacida en 1858 en la Inglaterra victoriana, Smyth luchó contra los prejuicios de género para estudiar música en Leipzig, donde conoció a figuras como Brahms y Clara Schumann. Aunque su talento fue reconocido en Alemania, en su país natal enfrentó el escepticismo de una sociedad que no veía con buenos ojos a una mujer componiendo sinfonías y óperas. Smyth no solo destacó en la música, sino que también se unió al movimiento sufragista, componiendo el himno The March of the Women para la Unión Social y Política de Mujeres (WSPU). Su activismo la llevó a la prisión de Holloway, donde dirigió a sus compañeras sufragistas con un cepillo de dientes desde su celda, una imagen icónica de su valentía y creatividad. Además de su lucha política, Smyth vivió abiertamente su sexualidad, manteniendo relaciones con mujeres como Emmeline Pankhurst, líder sufragista, y Virginia Woolf, con quien compartió una profunda amistad en sus últimos años. A lo largo de su vida, Smyth compuso obras sinfónicas, óperas y música de cámara, enfrentándose a críticas machistas que cuestionaban su capacidad como compositora. A pesar de los obstáculos, recibió reconocimientos como el título de Dame Commander of the British Empire y doctorados honoris causa de universidades como Oxford. Su legado, olvidado durante décadas, ha sido recuperado por el feminismo y los movimientos LGTBQ+, que ven en ella una pionera en la lucha por la igualdad y la visibilidad lésbica. Ethel Smyth fue, sin duda, una mujer que derribó muros desde los pentagramas hasta las barricadas. Por cierto, toooodas las músicas de este episodio, y de la playlist, son de la propia Ethel Smyth: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yWuiD7G0KmpZVA2FAxup4?si=f9b95cf5e463469d

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textEp 575: In Scarlet's House, Chapter 6, ARIANNA, Dark Fantasy Erotica, A Dark Fantasy Fiction Series. Written by Ruan Willow, Narrated by Ruan Willow and David MyersStory Blurb:Scarlet had become a powerful witch. She also had beauty and brains, but what she was missing was a grand house and some wealth to her name, so she sought George. He blubbered his way through their marriage until he was as annoying as a bug, or an overripe houseguest. That didn't take long. She had plans for him though, big plans.  When Scarlet invited Arianna, her secret love, over to her new husband George's mansion, the girl's night she had promised turned out to be quite decadent indeed. It was complete with a much-needed reconnection for the women, a barely clothed muscle clad chef to ogle, and enough servants, with the promise of extra benefits, to satiate even Cleopatra.  But it turns out having everything doesn't sit well with a dominant witch, until she's truly satisfied with everyone where she wants them.  Tropes: Femdom dark fantasy & sci fi, dark romance, forced proximity, shrinking and growing woman, magic, HEA, humiliation, degradation, explicit scenes and language, LGTBQ, elements of horror.Stay tuned for more of Mallory and Derek's story, and the next installment of "In Scarlet's House" as well!Subscription Process:Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Many people have reached out to me about how to access the padlocked episodes once they've signed up, unfortunately I can't respond to fan mail, but I can put some information here.  After subscribing, you should have received an email with your Personal RSS Feed. Then take that RSS Feed and subscribe to it through your favorite listening app. Check out this article for those steps .If you have troubles, you can also email support@buzzsprout.com for further assistance.Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textEp 572: In Scarlet's House, Chapter 5, SCARLET, Dark Fantasy Erotica, A Dark Fantasy Fiction Series. Written by Ruan Willow, Narrated by Ruan Willow and David MyersStory Blurb:Scarlet had become a powerful witch. She also had beauty and brains, but what she was missing was a grand house and some wealth to her name, so she sought George. He blubbered his way through their marriage until he was as annoying as a bug, or an overripe houseguest. That didn't take long. She had plans for him though, big plans.  When Scarlet invited Arianna, her secret love, over to her new husband George's mansion, the girl's night she had promised turned out to be quite decadent indeed. It was complete with a much-needed reconnection for the women, a barely clothed muscle clad chef to ogle, and enough servants, with the promise of extra benefits, to satiate even Cleopatra.  But it turns out having everything doesn't sit well with a dominant witch, until she's truly satisfied with everyone where she wants them.  Tropes: Femdom dark fantasy & sci fi, dark romance, forced proximity, shrinking and growing woman, magic, HEA, humiliation, degradation, explicit scenes and language, LGTBQ, elements of horror.Stay tuned for more of Mallory and Derek's story, and the next installment of "In Scarlet's House" as well!Subscription Process:Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Many people have reached out to me about how to access the padlocked episodes once they've signed up, unfortunately I can't respond to fan mail, but I can put some information here.  After subscribing, you should have received an email with your Personal RSS Feed. Then take that RSS Feed and subscribe to it through your favorite listening app. Check out this article for those steps .If you have troubles, you can also email support@buzzsprout.com for further assistance.Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Donnie Horn started Triangle Productions with an original play he wrote in 1989 that dealt with being a gay man in the midst of the HIV/AIDS crisis. The theatre is now one of the oldest LGTBQ theatres in the country, celebrating its 35th season. The show that’s currently running is another Horn original: a musical he collaborated on with musician Michael Allen Harrison called “JC: Gospel According to an Angel.” Horn is also working on The Umbrella Project, which draws together a wide array of stories focused on Oregon’s LGTBQ history. He joins us to tell us more about that project, the musical he wrote with Harrison and how Triangle Productions has grown over the last 35 years. 

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by screenwriter Nat Torres for a very special Valentine's Day episode! We talk Edgar Wright's 2011 cult classic, including swordfights, the power of love AND the power of self respect, manic pixie dream girls, bi-furiosity, Brie Larson in peak "gay awakening" mode, and some of our all-time favorite camerawork. Plus, a special Toronto dispatch from Canadian legend Phillip Iscove.Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Nat on Twitter, Bluesky, and Letterboxd!

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the insanity around our nation, from democrat protest carols to trans (and LGTBQ+) seeking sanctuary in other cities.  More bad government spending on the most ridiculous things.  Buying sermons and even in retirement Rick Warren finds a way to butcher biblical context, badly. Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on February 13, 2025

We process the fears that exist for many of our LGTBQ friends at this time.

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a text Ep 567: In Scarlet's House, Chapter 4, Dark Fantasy Erotica, A Dark Fantasy Fiction Series. Written by Ruan Willow, Narrated by Ruan Willow and David MyersStory Blurb:Scarlet had become a powerful witch. She also had beauty and brains, but what she was missing was a grand house and some wealth to her name, so she sought George. He blubbered his way through their marriage until he was as annoying as a bug, or an overripe houseguest. That didn't take long. She had plans for him though, big plans.  When Scarlet invited Arianna, her secret love, over to her new husband George's mansion, the girl's night she had promised turned out to be quite decadent indeed. It was complete with a much-needed reconnection for the women, a barely clothed muscle clad chef to ogle, and enough servants, with the promise of extra benefits, to satiate even Cleopatra.  But it turns out having everything doesn't sit well with a dominant witch, until she's truly satisfied with everyone where she wants them.  Tropes: Femdom dark fantasy & sci fi, forced proximity, shrinking and growing woman, magic, HEA, humiliation, degradation, explicit scenes and language, LGTBQ, elements of horror.Stay tuned for more of Mallory and Derek's story, and the next installment of "In Scarlet's House" as well!Subscription Process:Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Many people have reached out to me about how to access the padlocked episodes once they've signed up, unfortunately I can't respond to fan mail, but I can put some information here.  After subscribing, you should have received an email with your Personal RSS Feed. Then take that RSS Feed and subscribe to it through your favorite listening app. Check out this article for those steps .If you have troubles, you can also email support@buzzsprout.com for further assistance.Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Send us a textJoin us as we engage in a compelling conversation with John Steen, an energy healer who transitioned from a high-stress federal career to a journey of self-discovery. John shares his profound insights into trauma healing, offering strategies to navigate the tumultuous societal landscape. Together, we explore how energy healing modalities, such as meditation and chakra work, can open pathways to access and release internal trauma, setting the stage for resilience and spiritual growth.John shares personal stories of overcoming childhood trauma and the importance of creating safe spaces for healing. We discuss the significance of womb healing and root chakra work. In this conversation, we touch on the challenges of maintaining authenticity amidst spiritual communities. We share experiences of encountering toxic behavior and the manipulation of spiritual ideals, prompting discussions on the necessity of congruence between ideals and actions. Through this exploration, we highlight the importance of forgiveness and self-compassion while navigating personal and collective turmoil. By reflecting on the intersection of spirituality with societal challenges, we underscore the role of creative expression and introspection in processing complex emotions, inviting listeners to explore their own spiritual paths with authenticity and courage.To learn more about John or to book a session with him:Visit: https://johnergy.com/Follow on InstagramSupport the show-- DONATE to the Clairvoyaging Documentary (it's tax-deductible!)-- SUBSCRIBE in your preferred podcast app! -- Follow @clairvoyagingpodcast on Instagram.-- Send us an email: clairvoyagingpodcast@gmail.com-- Become a Clairvoyager and get access to exclusive extras!Looking to book a distance Reiki session with Lauren?https://www.hellolaurenleon.com/

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textEp 565: In Scarlet's House, Chapter 3, Dark Fantasy Erotica, A Dark Fantasy Fiction Series. Written by Ruan Willow, Narrated by Ruan Willow and David MyersStory Blurb:Scarlet had become a powerful witch. She also had beauty and brains, but what she was missing was a grand house and some wealth to her name, so she sought George. He blubbered his way through their marriage until he was as annoying as a bug, or an overripe houseguest. That didn't take long. She had plans for him though, big plans.  When Scarlet invited Arianna, her secret love, over to her new husband George's mansion, the girl's night she had promised turned out to be quite decadent indeed. It was complete with a much-needed reconnection for the women, a barely clothed muscle clad chef to ogle, and enough servants, with the promise of extra benefits, to satiate even Cleopatra.  But it turns out having everything doesn't sit well with a dominant witch, until she's truly satisfied with everyone where she wants them.  Tropes: Femdom dark fantasy & sci fi, forced proximity, shrinking and growing woman, magic, HEA, humiliation, degradation, explicit scenes and language, LGTBQ, elements of horror.Stay tuned for more of Mallory and Derek's story, and the next installment of "In Scarlet's House" as well!Subscription Process:Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Many people have reached out to me about how to access the padlocked episodes once they've signed up, unfortunately I can't respond to fan mail, but I can put some information here.  After subscribing, you should have received an email with your Personal RSS Feed. Then take that RSS Feed and subscribe to it through your favorite listening app. Check out this article for those steps .If you have troubles, you can also email support@buzzsprout.com for further assistance.Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

The organisers of The Outing 2025 have announced that the world's only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival will return to County Clare from February 14th to 16th for Valentine's Weekend. Ireland's LGBTQ+ community will descend on The Inn at Dromoland in Newmarket-on-Fergus for a fusion of music, comedy, ceilí bands, queer arts, and the best of Irish and international performers, drag artists, and DJs. To find out more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by organiser, Eddie McGuinness. Photo (c): Eamon Ward

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Alison Sivitz (aka Bald Ann Dowd), as we rocket agrressively back to 2012 and every piece of culture that comes with that. We discuss why this movie has aged like milk but still hits, questionable fashion choices (heeled...Converse...), queerbaiting the audience, actual Peacock spinoff show "Bumper in Berlin," what Kenny Ortega is up to these days, what Hailee Steinfeld is also up to these days, Anna Kendrick's Oscar nom, and the fact that The Cup Song hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 – it did, it really did.Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow the one and only Bald Ann Dowd on Twitter and Letterboxd! Listen to PodSlop!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textEpisode 562: In Scarlet's House, Chapter 2, Dark Fantasy Erotica, A Dark Fantasy Fiction Series. Written by Ruan Willow, Narrated by Ruan Willow and David MyersStory Blurb:Scarlet had become a powerful witch. She also had beauty and brains, but what she was missing was a grand house and some wealth to her name, so she sought George. He blubbered his way through their marriage until he was as annoying as a bug, or an overripe houseguest. That didn't take long. She had plans for him though, big plans.  When Scarlet invited Arianna, her secret love, over to her new husband George's mansion, the girl's night she had promised turned out to be quite decadent indeed. It was complete with a much-needed reconnection for the women, a barely clothed muscle clad chef to ogle, and enough servants, with the promise of extra benefits, to satiate even Cleopatra.  But it turns out having everything doesn't sit well with a dominant witch, until she's truly satisfied with everyone where she wants them.  Tropes: Femdom dark fantasy & sci fi, forced proximity, shrinking and growing woman, magic, HEA, humiliation, degradation, explicit scenes and language, LGTBQ, elements of horror.Stay tuned for more of Mallory and Derek's story, and the next installment of "In Scarlet's House" as well!Subscription Process:Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Many people have reached out to me about how to access the padlocked episodes once they've signed up, unfortunately I can't respond to fan mail, but I can put some information here.  After subscribing, you should have received an email with your Personal RSS Feed. Then take that RSS Feed and subscribe to it through your favorite listening app. Check out this article for those steps .If you have troubles, you can also email support@buzzsprout.com for further assistance.Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textEpisode 559: In Scarlet's House, Chapter 1, Dark Fantasy Erotica, A Dark Fantasy Fiction Series. Written by Ruan Willow, Narrated by Ruan Willow and David Myers.Story Blurb:Scarlet had become a powerful witch. She also had beauty and brains, but what she was missing was a grand house and some wealth to her name, so she sought George. He blubbered his way through their marriage until he was as annoying as a bug, or an overripe houseguest. That didn't take long. She had plans for him though, big plans.  When Scarlet invited Arianna, her secret love, over to her new husband George's mansion, the girl's night she had promised turned out to be quite decadent indeed. It was complete with a much-needed reconnection for the women, a barely clothed muscle clad chef to ogle, and enough servants, with the promise of extra benefits, to satiate even Cleopatra.  But it turns out having everything doesn't sit well with a dominant witch, until she's truly satisfied with everyone where she wants them.  Tropes: Femdom dark fantasy & sci fi, forced proximity, shrinking and growing woman, magic, HEA, humiliation, degradation, explicit scenes and language, LGTBQ, elements of horror.Stay tuned for more of Mallory and Derek's story next week, and the next installment of "In Scarlet's House" as well!Join now for access to all the padlocked episodes! Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Mariann Budde, the bishop who pleaded for Donald Trump to have mercy on LGTBQ children and immigrants, and now Trump wants an apology from her. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Stellantis bringing back classic American car models after its CEO exited. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks more about his thoughts on the January 6th pardons. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the silliness of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the latest allegation on Pete Hegseth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Mariann Budde, the bishop who pleaded for Donald Trump to have mercy on LGTBQ children and immigrants, and now Trump wants an apology from her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about how there are lawsuits galore two days into Donald Trump’s presidency, especially regarding the 14th amendment. Tony also talks about DOGE being sued minutes after Trump was sworn in. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Netflix raising their prices once again. Tony also talks about a Wi-Fi story. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony is joined by Ed Morrissey of HotAir.com to talk more about Trump’s lawsuits and him eliminating DEI. They also talk about Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, misspelling eagles in a chant. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about how NBC is trying to smear Pete Hegseth the same way they did Brett Kavanaugh. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Mariann Budde, the bishop who pleaded for Donald Trump to have mercy on LGTBQ children and immigrants, and now Trump wants an apology from her. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Stellantis bringing back classic American car models after its CEO exited. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks more about his thoughts on the January 6th pardons. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the silliness of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the latest allegation on Pete Hegseth. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about John Kerry talking about the latest in climate change and fossil fuels. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about the U.S. Debt Clock. Tony also talks about a Stargate AI investment. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about Eric Adams doing an interview with Tucker Carlson on his criticism of Joe Biden. Tony also talks about possible turmoil between Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff. Later, Tony talks about the latest immigration news from Tom Homan. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about the rumors of Donald Trump releasing the JFK files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Emma Case, Planning and Advocacy Specialist at The Senior Alliance, is joined by Kat Hutton, Program Director at MiGen, and Kristin Holtz, Database Curator at The Senior Alliance. Kat talks about MiGen, its mission in supporting LGBTQ+ older adults, the unique challenges LGBTQ+ older adults face, and how MiGen works to address those situations. Kristen talks about how she and Kat collaborated to create Sip and Chat events through The Senior Alliance and the impact these events have had in helping to foster community and combat isolation among LGTBQ+ seniors. Important information! www.thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media. The post Inside The Senior Alliance – MiGen: Downriver Sip & Chats (Ep 52) appeared first on The Senior Alliance.

Jordan and Brooke celebrate some early 2025 horror by kicking it all the way back to 1941 and discussing the original "Wolf Man." We chat our own personal Universal Monster rankings, soundstage-sized sets and practical makeup, the evolution of werewolves and werewolf transformations, plus a healthy dose of Halloween Horror Nights content.Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)

Send us a textSeason 5, Ep 555: Writing the Queer Experience: Mx Sinclair Sexsmith on Kink Storytelling, Erotica, and D/s Relationships.Meet the author!SINCLAIR SEXSMITH (they/them) is a queer butch writer focusing on sexualities, genders, kink, and relationships. Their short story collection, Sweet & Rough: Queer Kink Erotica, was a 2016 finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, and they are the editor of 5 editions of Best Lesbian Erotica. Find more of their work at sugarbutch.net. Books: Best Lesbian Erotica (affiliate links, podcast may receive commissions on sales through this link. Thank you!) https://amzn.to/3PurEo0"Your Year in Kink" Workbook https://amzn.to/3WdrOUH"The Harder She Comes: Butch Femme Erotica" https://amzn.to/424GWYbLinks: https://theoreads.com/https://dsplayground.com/http://writingspicy.com/Quotes from Sinclair Sexsmith: "I can't stop writing. Like, I need to write to understand myself and understand the world.""I think writer's block is a myth.""I love the inner world stuff and I think writing is one of the best places to express that.""I want to encourage more queers and trans folks, and like kinky folks, to write down their stories."In this episode, Ruan and Sinclair discuss their shared passion for writing, the challenges of titling works, and the complexities of self-publishing in the erotica genre. They explore the nuances of writing about sex and intimacy, the importance of queer representation in literature, and the creative process behind crafting compelling narratives.Sinclair shares their thoughts on the intersection of writing and sex work, the drive to create authentic queer stories and queer fiction, the writing process, publishing, and the transformative power of literature. They also discuss the upcoming platform Theo Reads, which promises to be a haven for erotica and romance writers and readers alike. Timeline:02:41 Do you like writing, teaching or creating08:14 I feel pretty strongly that writing about sex is non sex work10:09 There's still a lack of representation of queer sex in mainstream erotica16:38 How are you with titles? 18:53 Pretty much everything I write has D/s28:48 What are other are your favorite kinks to write 29:57 So when you're writing, do you start with your idea or do you40:22 What is too personal to share, what is too vulnerable to share43:39 Like separating the writing and publishing process is important49:12 reading out loud is probably his number one editing tool53:48 all about like your courses56:54 This workbook is about reflecting on someone's kink life01:01:42 What are you working on right now that you can share01:02:59 When my dad died I was like, why am I not writing more01:07:24 lgtbq and writing Coming out to your family can be tricky and painfulheadliner appSupport the showSubscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

We spoke with the talented Natasha Negovanlis about their iconic role as Carmilla. It's been 10 years since the little web series that could captured our hearts. Join us for a trip down memory lane as Natasha tells us about their experience bringing Carmilla to life and the last impact this series made on the LGTBQ community. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Discord Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you! Twitter      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Biggayenergypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tumblr      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Joe Reid (This Had Oscar Buzz) for Baz Luhrmann's 1997 sun-soaked adaptation that taught a whole generation how to be young and horny. We talk Leo's floppy lesbian haircut, the best and gayest Harold Perrineau performance you could ask for, why Juliet really needs her own squad, and how much we love swords as guns. The Bard, baby!Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Joe on Twitter and Patreon, and listen to This Had Oscar Buzz!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke close out the year with Chris Columbus's unconventional holiday movie about the supposed power of collective action...or maybe just a toxic friend group! We go through which characters have been terrible people since the musical premiered, Jonathan Larson's catchy tunes and personal writing journey, the stereotypes of cheating bisexuals and tragic drag queens (eek), and our favorite questionable "La Vie Bohème" lyrics.Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)

A Supreme Court case on medical care for transgender youth could have major ramifications – not only for children who have gender dysphoria and their families but also for how other statutes are reviewed under the Equal Protection Clause. In this episode, Amanda and Holly examine the oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, breaking down key moments in the heated courtroom exchanges, examining the specific constitutional question in this case, and discussing the broader implications of the possible ruling. While the specific question in this case involves the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and not the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment, religion and religious arguments often loom large in cases that involve sexual orientation or gender identity.  SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): The stakes of Skrmetti and the specific question presented For more on the atmosphere surrounding the case, read this piece from Mark Walsh for SCOTUSblog: Inside the Supreme Court arguments on transgender care Visit the website of the National Archives for more information on the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.    Segment 2 (starting at 07:17): The heated oral arguments The U.S. Supreme Court heard U.S. v. Skrmetti on Dec. 4, 2024. The Supreme Court's website has links to listen to the oral arguments or read a transcript of the arguments. We played four clips from the courtroom: The opening argument of Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General of the United States (from 00:00:10 in the oral argument) A question and statement from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson (from 01:41:25 in the oral argument) The opening argument of Matthew Rice, Solicitor General for the state of Tennessee (from at 01:45:26 in the oral argument) An exchange between Matthew Rice and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson (from 02:10:17 in the oral argument) Holly mentioned the Bostock v. Clayton County decision from 2020, which interpreted Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Holly and Amanda discussed the decision in episode 17 of season 1, titled “A landmark case for LGTBQ rights: What's next for religious liberty?”   Segment 3 (starting 39:57): Thank you to our listeners  Our most-listened to episode in 2024 was episode 21 of season 5, titled “But … is it Christian nationalism?”  Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC's generous donors. Your gift to BJC is tax-deductible, and you can support these conversations with a gift to BJC.

Today Ali is talking to Marni Wandner, VP of Brand Marketing for Pixel Care, and Mandy Messinger, Director of Marketing for Pixel Care, about their respective journeys through infertility, IVF, and more. Mandy talks about meeting and falling in love with her wife, Lauren, and the challenges they faced as part of the LGBTQ community when they decided they wanted to build a family. She shares their experience with both known sperm donation and going through a sperm bank; a chemical pregnancy; a devastating miscarriage, and how they finally had their healthy little boy. Marni shares her experience with freezing her eggs in her mid-30s, falling in love and getting married later in life, and what happened when she and her husband started to try. She talks about IUI, unexplained infertility; a devastating miscarriage, and how she and her husband finally asked themselves, "What if we didn't have kids? What would our life look like?" Pixel Care is a complete fertility support system designed to actually make treatments easier and less stressful for fertility patients. Pixel helps you keep track of your medications, your dosages, your deliveries and your side effects. It also has a 24/7 chat where you can talk to a medical professional about anything regarding your cycle - from medication questions to insurance benefits.For more, head to Pixelcarehealth.com or download Pixel Care in the app store for freeTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Infertility; IVF; LGTBQ family building; miscarriage; pregnancy loss; unexplained infertility; sperm donation; fertility apps; pregnancy after loss; living childless after infertility EPISODE SPONSORS:WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technologyhttps://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksDo not miss Ali's children's book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipSAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024EMBRYO SOLUTIONIf you're navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another family. Embryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you're looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com RECEPTIVA DXhttps://receptivadx.com/ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.Support this podcast at: https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brooke are joined by editor Emma Logsdon for 2011's tense, understated, elegant spy drama that may or may not be a big hit with the Inception (2010) fandom?! We talk if we would be bad at spycraft (talkative, cries too much) or very good at spycraft (gay), the actual intelligence team this was based on, the intimacy of killing, our main squeeze Tom Hardy, and why this movie made the CIA so angry (not clickbait!). Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Emma on Twitter and support D20 Artists For Palestine!

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Forager Honey Rye Ale from Crosstown Brewing in Memphis. She reviews her weekend playing The Ryman in Nashville, sharing the history of the iconic building. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her Day Drinking Tour.COURT NEWS (21:29): Kathleen shares news on Chappell Roan's support for her hometown LGTBQ event and she and Taylor Swift rack up Grammy nominations, and Stevie Nicks finished recording her Christmas duet with Jason Kelce.TASTING MENU (4:40): Kathleen samples Wild Huckleberry gummy grizzlies, Gibble's homestyle potato chips, and Korean Lay's Cucumber chips. UPDATES (35:10): Kathleen shares updates on TGI Friday's unused gift cards, and NY Post journalist declared dead by Martha Stewart is actually alive and writing.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (42:28): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a lost Amazon city in the rainforest, and Amelia Earhart's plane was reported found but ended up being a giant pile of rocks. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (47:50): Kathleen shares articles on a raccoon falling through the ceiling at LGA Airport, Barnes & Noble is expanding, Vitamin Shoppe files for bankruptcy, major corporations are calling work-from-home employees back to the office, police hunt 43 monkeys that escaped from a research facility, Leinenkugel's brewery is closing in Wisconsin, a mysterious “woyote” dog is caught on camera in Minnesota, and Notre Dame's bells ring out in Paris for the first time since the 2019 fire. WHAT WE'RE WATCHING (38:20): Kathleen recommends watching “Lee” on Amazon Prime, and “Somebody Somewhere” on HBO Max. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.