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This week on the podcast, we revive the iconic acronym “TWID” (The Woman I'm Dating) and dig into the reclaimed ballroom term “Bricks,” honoring its complex roots and modern meaning. In 'Category is', we react to the Supreme Court's frustrating move to uphold the trans military ban, recognize our Hunger Games transition by discussing the Black dandyism theme of the 2025 Met Gala, and talk WNBA season hype, including A'Ja Wilson's sold-out sneaker drop. We address your Am I A Bad Queer? questions—from dodging chaotic straight friends at Pride to finessing free drinks at the straight clubs. And in Bad Queer Opinions, Kris unpacks the tension behind the Met Gala's record-breaking $31M and Shana throws shade at Jeremy Pope's cosplay fit. Shoutouts: Kris: Play it forward - How Women Are Changing Sports to Change the World. Play It Forward features twenty‑five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.”The book is available now, follow on IG @togethxrShana: A'Ja Wilson for an ICONIC A'One Drop. Putting the game on notice, A'Ja drops her first signature footwear and apparel collection. The shoes sold out in MINUTES. And more drops are coming. From shirts to shorts to shoes, and other color patterns. This one is for the books. Congrats @aja22wilson! Episode Notes: 2:11 - Queer Urban Dictionary 5:40 - Category is: Trans Military Ban7:40 - Category is: The Met Gala Recap 31:15 - Category Is: WNBA is back41:46 - Am I a Bad Queer?50:38 - Bad Queer Opinion58:37 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcastSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ or at badqueers@badqueers.com Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship a...

In this podcast, host Tate Chamberlin is joined by internationally acclaimed musician Teneia Sanders and Rabbi Joshua Lesser in discussion about queer community, pride, and the perspective necessary to walk, hand in hand, through an increasingly hostile political landscape with tenacity and grace. Join us, in full color.

Five years later and we're still standing on business. We're celebrating with Queer Urban Dictionary lessons (Gender Cues + Ponk), in Category is we discuss then vs. now moments, the moments that made us and discussing our queer hair experiences in Hair-apy. Of course, we share your messy Am I A Bad Queer? dilemmas, and take a stroll down Bad Queer Opinions memory lane. Cheers to 5 years of Bad Queers!Shoutouts: Kris: UK Black Pride - celebrating their 20th year in August. Founded by Lady Phyll, UK Black Pride is the world's largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. Follow on IG @ukblackprideShana: @Slipp3rywhenwet for introducing me to Salsa Soul Sisters which is the oldest Black lesbian organization in the US. Existing from 1974-1993, in the aftermath of Stonewall to particularly focus on issues of racism impacting lesbians of color. Read more about the Salsa Soul Sisters @Slipp3rywhenwetEpisode Notes: 2:23 - Queer Urban Dictionary4:09 - Category is: Then vs. Now Topics 18:38 - Category is: The Moments that Made us 24:57 - Category is: Hair-apy41:24 - Am I a Bad Queer?55:50 - Bad Queer Opinions1:02:09 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcastSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ or at badqueers@badqueers.com Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

On this week's show: A profile of artist Ian Cozzens. Cozzens moved to Providence in 1999, and quickly started making screen prints for bands, art gallery shows, and community events. He also documented the buildings of Providence, using his architectural training to depict a half-demolished mill in Eagle Square and the three smokestacks of a power station on the Providence River. Since then, he moved on to screen prints depicting a single word, including “dissonance” and “QUEERS!” His latest installation at Angell Street Galleries is called “Reality.” Also, Barnaby Evans and Emily Gray from WaterFire Providence remember the life and work of Rhode Island painter Gretchen Dow Simpson. On this week's show: A profile of artist Ian Cozzens. Cozzens moved to Providence in 1999, and quickly started making screen prints for bands, art gallery shows, and community events. He also documented the buildings of Providence, using his architectural training to depict a half-demolished mill in Eagle Square and the three smokestacks of a power station on the Providence River. Since then, he moved on to screen prints depicting a single word, including “dissonance” and “QUEERS!” His latest installation at Angell Street Galleries is called “Reality.” Also, Barnaby Evans and Emily Gray from WaterFire Providence remember the life and work of Rhode Island painter Gretchen Dow Simpson.

This week, we're breaking down AIAB in Queer Urban Dictionary and giving you the sapphic position you didn't know you needed (shoutout to Pearl to Peach). In Category Is, we unpack Montana's surprise block on an anti-trans bill, the ongoing attack on queer books, and our latest TV obsessions—from 911 Lone Star to White Lotus S3. Plus, advice on dodging your ex, opening up your relationship, and planning a traditional gay wedding without the peanut gallery. And yes, Gayle King gets a Bad Queer Opinion. So do the straights.Shoutouts: Kris: Black Girls Tennis Club - serves as a pathway to liberation for Black women & girls through PLAY with adult and youth programs in VA and NY. Follow and support BGTC on IG @blackgirlstennisclubShana: New Women Space - A safe space for women and the LGBTQIA+ communities we have infused the location with love, joy, friendship, found family, shamanic journeys, and so much more. Follow and support @newwomenspaceEpisode Notes: 1:15 - Queer Urban Dictionary 7:05 - Category is: Montana Republicans Say No to Prosecuting Parents for Trans Care10:58 - Category is: Book Bans17:14 - Category is: What are we watching? About to Watch?36:15 - Am I a Bad Queer?46:24 - Bad Queer Opinions53:12 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcastSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ or at badqueers@badqueers.com Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

From Sapphic Visibility Day to NFL allyship (and mess), we've got range. This week: AGAB vs. gender narratives, Khalen Saunders' queer-friendly football camp, Ts Madison's new reentry house, WNBA draft talk, and the messy return to your ex's kickball league. We close with Bad Queer Opinions: You don't owe anyone a redemption arc—and Beyoncé's done more for the LGBTQ+ community than most. Chicago Podcast Salon to see Kris & Shana: https://events.eventnoire.com/e/the-podcast-salon-april-editionShoutouts: Kris: Ethiopian Girl Skaters- Non profit dedicated to empowering girls across Africa to dream big and break barriers through skateboarding @ethiopian_girl_skatersShana: Something Casual - A queer day afro party featuring your favorite queer and trans DJs. Hip Hop, afrobeat, amapiano and more @somethingcasual._ Episode Notes: 1:16 - Queer Urban Dictionary 3:52 - Category is: NFL Saints Khalen Saunders to launch LGBTQ+ Friendly Youth Football Camp6:59 - Category is: Ts Madison opens Black trans “Starter House” in her former Atlanta home10:52 - Category is: March Madness, WNBA Draft predictions38:50 - Am I a Bad Queer? 52:25 - Bad Queer Opinions59:19 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcastSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ or at badqueers@badqueers.com Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

Meg Talks with music artist Amaria BB.Amaria BB is known her unique R&B dancehall sound, stage presence and high energy performances. Black British Jamaican culture is at the heart of the podcast, as is Black Queer culture so it was a matter of time before I had to interview the person to unlock the stories and influence behind the music. The interview turned into a proper reasoning session , we tapped into so many unexpected topics and levels of conversation, so enjoy.This Weeks Topics:- Growing Up & Life Before Music-How Jamaica Influenced The Person & The Sound- Navigating The Dancehall & UK Music Industry As An Openly Queer Person- Queer Female Jamaican Musicians - Personal Growth, Faith &Higher Understanding- The Process Behind The Creativity & Performance

In this episode, Shana and Kris from Bad Queers Podcast join Destiny from Closeted History LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past to discuss the incredible LGBTQ+ film, Pariah (2011). Starring Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans and Aasha Davis. It has won many awards and accolades including the 2012 GLAAD Media Award and a Cinematography Award at the Sundance Festival in 2011. Episode Notes: 0:01 - Introduction of Pariah Film & Bad Queers1:18 - Bad Queers thoughts on Pariah 5:41 - Parental impact in Pariah 10:20 - Internalized homophobia and coming out 14:53 - Oversexualization in the LGBTQ+ Community 20:16 - How religion shows up in the LGBTQ+ experience21:57 - Laura and Lee's relationship 33:04 - How the film portrays first love and heartbreak 37:37 - Gender norms 46:01 - The Mom's in the film 49:58 - Societal expectations of Black womanhood 55:11 - Wrapping up the show! Follow and support Closeted History LGBTQ+ Stories of the PastShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastAffiliates we actually loveSupport Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ Email at badqueers@badqueers.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast...

Welcome to Black History Month! We're kicking things off by asking the real questions—did we actually enjoy the Grammys? Did Beyoncé's tour announcement revive us? Plus, we break down key headlines impacting the LGBTQ+ community and news to pay attention to. In 'Am I a Bad Queer?', Kris and Shana share advice on astrology ruling your relationship, unproblematic white queers, and the art of the soft launch. And in Bad Queer Opinions, we're showing love to LGBTQ+ Divine Nine members and making a case for cuddling your queer friends.Shoutouts: Kris: Black Farmers Index - Black Farmers Index (The Index), addresses food insecurity, food system failures and inequities in agriculture in our commitment to ensure that Black farmers and growers thrive. Follow on IG @blackfarmersindexShana: AU Pro Basketball - Season 4 of 5x5 Basketball begins. This was the original offseason, in the US basketball league. It's a great time, watch on ESPN+, Fanduel and the WNBA App - Follow @auprobasketball on IG Episode Notes: 0:49 - Queer Urban Dictionary 2:39 - Grammys  26:54 - Cowboy Carter Tour36:27 - The World is on Fire - LGBTQ news round up 42:47 - One of Them Days recap and review 46:30 - Am I a Bad Queer?1:00:18 - Bad Queer Opinions1:04:49 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastAffiliates we actually loveSupport Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ Email at badqueers@badqueers.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast...

This week we're celebrating the holidays by unpaywalling a very special call-in patreon episode for all to enjoy. How generous of us! We take calls about the state of optimism, the pros and cons of being married to Santa, how comfortable we are with novelty, and so much more. Enjoy and see you in the new year! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US AT SF SKETCHFEST ON JAN 17: https://concerts.livenation.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-straightiolab-w-sam-san-francisco-california-01-17-2025/event/1C00616EE10338C8SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are graced with absolute royalty today DANNII MINOGUE!!! She chats to Brooke and Matty all about her career and her constant support and uplifting of the queer community and why it's so special to her. Plus she shares the new project she's working on where she plays a queer cupid! And we couldn't chat to a Minogue without finding out what the family does for Christmas! (HINT their matriarch is turning 105!!!) Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram Follow @danniiminogue on Instagram Watch "I Kissed A Girl" here: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-i-kissed-a-girl!31118 Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty MillsGuest: Dannii MinogueExecutive Producer: Rachael HartManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for part two of our Earnestness Bonanza where we DROP THE ACT and answer listener questions HONESTLY. This time with real voice calls! See us LIVE in New York on October 12th! Tickets at linktree.com/straightiolab. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a text*TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT*Welcome back to the Lesbian Book Club Podcast for another L Word episode, where we discuss women's health issues that we weren't taught in health class, i.e. vaginal suppositories! We get a very special visit from a real live circus mouse, Dana ruins her life for Subaru only to find that they liked her life how it was, and we become the judges of if Bette and Tina really are boring. There are two sexual assaults in this episode, so please listen with discretion and take care of yourselves.Please download and leave us a review, it really helps us out!! We love hearing from you, please feel free to send us DMs on TikTok or Instagram, or we have an email if that's more your style.Instagram: @LesbianBookClubPodTikTok: @LesbianBookClubPodEmail: @LesbianBookClubPod@gmail.com

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Today we are going to share some queer wisdom. What is that? It is wisdom that accepts people for who they are, inclusive, affirming, celebrates diversity, and loves above all else.That is what Jesus modeled and taught – and it's so different from what the non-affirming, rules-based church teaches.We talk about the validity of church as a construct. And we share with you 15 things queer culture teaches that straight culture doesn't!This is going to be so much fun!Send us a private message. *Note: INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS if you'd like us to answer. :-) Support the show

Today is a red letter day at Straighio HQ for two reasons. First is that we got to have the incredible James Adomian on the podcast whose new special "The Path Of Most Resistance" is available now. The second reason is that we have finally created an episode where you can take clips out of context that make us look like we're spreading insane conspiracy theories. We knew it was bound to happen one day! Plus, we talk about the burgeoning arts scene of Penn Station, outfit backlash, and how does one get "gay voice." Listen now before we re-classify the whole ep! See us LIVE in Chicago on October 6th and New York on October 12th! Tickets at linktree.com/straightiolab. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standup comedy from LA-based comic Nina Nguyen, plus her take on representing transness in her comedy, and performing as a Trans woman in the male-dominated business of standup. Recorded at the San Francisco Eagle during Safewords Comedy Showcase “Laughs In Trans Nation” on August 28, 2024. LINKS Follow Nina on InstagramFollow Christopher on InstagramStereotypes Christopher J. Beale Team Wonder Dave  

In this episode of Modern Gays, Daniel and Garet dive deep into the intriguing world of Instagram's Close Friends feature, discussing how it reshapes online intimacy and the dynamics within the gay community. From personal anecdotes about provocative posts to the broader implications of creating micro-communities, they explore the various ways people use (and sometimes misuse) this green-circled space. They also touch on current events, including the Paris Olympics and its impact on gay culture, along with the recent Grindr restrictions within the Olympic village. Tune in to uncover how Close Friends can be a platform for authenticity, a space for provacative moments, or just another way to share the mundane moments of life with a selected few. Key HighlightsClose Friends Feature: Understanding the purpose and personal experiences with Instagram's Close Friends.Olympic Highlights: Discussing the Paris Olympics, including drag queen performances and Grindr restrictions.Privacy Concerns: Exploring the impact of privacy settings and the importance of intentional sharing.Community Building: How Close Friends can create micro-communities and safe spaces for self-expression.Content Strategies: Tips on effectively using Close Friends for personal and engaging content sharing. ___SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONJoin our Patreon! Get access to deeper dives and juicier content around every episode! Move into the Modern Gayborhood for only $5 USD/month and help us produce Modern Gays. Your support pays for our hosting, audio production and episode research. Please check it out and sign up here!What's included:Exclusive content, stories and behind-the-scenesEarly access to Modern Gays podcast episodesCommunity chats with Daniel and GaretExclusive voting power on episode topics/guestsDaniel and Garet's personal journal updatesVibe Tribe community chat and much more!___SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:Modern Gays is published every week. If you love the show and can support us, please subscribe and write a review wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening! Daniel and GaretCo-Hosts of Modern Gayshttps://www.moderngays.co

This week, Katyayini Saksham joins us to talk about everyone suddenly mothering and serving, why celeb culture overlaps with queer lingo so much, and why people in Bandra need to vogue. Featuring: Katyayini Saksham Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

Paging Doctor Freud! And wait, WHO is that again? Today, along with the hilarious and wise EJ Marcus, we use wedding antics between mothers and sons as a jumping-off point to talk about a variety of sick and twisted gender-based family dynamics that will have psychoanalysts everywhere saying "CHECK PLEASE!" Plus: Are we boys or girls? And is political hopelessness uniting the left? Well, it kind of was when we were recording, so that's what you're getting! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of On the Rocks, Pride season continues as we go to the movies with film critic/podcaster/writer Alonso Duralde as we talk about his love of movies, queer representation in film, the future of queer cinema, tentpole movies we should all watch, our love of divas, his new book Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film, and more! ...with host Alexander Rodriguez. Raise a glass, it's On the Rocks!

Hope you're ready to learn a thing or two because this week we have Kate Willett on to talk incel culture. That's right, what was once a niche internet community is now going mainstream, which is huge for everyone involved. What should we do? Well let's start with bringing back magazines and surely the rest will follow. Stream Kate's new special "Loopholes" and listen to her audiobook "Dirtbag Anthropology" and soon you will be going on more second dates than you can handle! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  DB sits down with actor Kuhoo Verma to discuss her starring role in Plan B, the challenges of shooting sex scenes, and the impact of societal norms on sexual roles for actors. Kuhoo also reveals the three essential sexy items she'd bring to a deserted island. Plus, enjoy a saucy listener story about a very furry encounter! ——   Do you have a silly sex story to share, need some advice, or have thoughts on the episode you just heard? Send us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on the podcast!  —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand. Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Throughout LGBTQ+ history, drag has held an essential role as a form of expression, resistance, and solidarity, offering a platform for self-discovery and challenging societal norms. From fighting back in the Stonewall Riots to raising funds for research during the AIDS crisis, it has been instrumental in fostering community, amplifying voices, and advocating for equality and acceptance.In this episode, Bev (@itsbevbitch), Philadelphia's very own Queen of Comedy, joins us to share her experiences as a fabulous drag performer and how drag continues to intersect activism while pushing back against anti-drag legislation.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 73. Brunch: The Most Important Gay Meal of the DayAdditional Resources:Learn More About BevWatch Bev's PerformancesFollow Bev on InstagramFollow Bev on TikTokFollow Bev on FacebookFollow Bev on XBook Bev on CameoSupport BevThe Extraordinary Rise of Drag Brunch: A Dining Delight or a Betrayal of Queer History?Support the Show.Get Your Merch

“Rapidly growing interest in the subject of homosexuality has made novels on this theme a big seller...”Happy Pride Month! After one publishing house started finding success with publishing books focusing on themes of homosexuality in the late 1940s and early 1950s, they began keeping a mailing list of those interested in gay books. But the United States Postal Service started catching on, and the publishers were indicted on obscenity charges. That didn't stop Donald Webster Cory, the pen name of American academic Edward Sagarin, from starting his own gay mail-order book business in 1952: the Cory Book Service. But Sagarin was plagued by internalized homophobia, and for decades maintained that homosexuality was a mental illness that can be cured. That is, until another queer academic had enough of Edward's drama.Theme music is credited to Wendy Marcini, Elvin Vanguard, and Jules Gaia.Instagram: @literaryscandalsSelected bibliography:• Buying Gay: How Physique Entrepreneurs Sparked a Movement by David K. Johnson• "The Book Club That Helped Launch the Gay-Rights Movement," The New Yorker• "Sagarin, Edward (Donald Webster Cory)," GLBTQ: An Encyclopedia of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Culture

Today we go back to our combative and abrasive roots with reptile expert and comedian Vinny Thomas. We talk about all aspects of the cold-blooded wonders, asking questions like: Are they capable of love? Do they dream? Can any of them be LGBTQ+? It's hard to say. Plus, we unpack 'what's the deal' with linen, a new dairy trend that America is gagging for, and how "dialectically" is the new "ultimately." Listen and learn! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab BUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back for an extra-special, extra pride episode. You can listen to this complete Eva Le Gallienne deep dive with author and actor Barrie Kreinik on the You Might Know Her From Patreon. You're gonna love this dig into backstage lore and OG celesbian gossip as we explore the oeuvre of American theatre icon Eva Le Gallienne. Here to break it down with us is Barrie Kreinik, whose new audio drama, The Queen of Fourteenth Street, digs into Le G's robust stage credits, her dedication to creating an artistic institution of and for the people (the Civic Repertory Theatre), and her storied relationships with many an actor and socialite. We originally discovered Le Gallienne when interviewing Kate Burton, who appeared in Le G's ‘80s revival of Alice in Wonderland. We are so grateful for connecting with Barrie so we could explore American theatrical history through the lens of this queer trailblazer. Happy Pride from an OG theatre queer. We love YOU and we love Le G! Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: RIP Donald Sutherland Kiefer Sutherland Christmas tree Anne's list of men: Gene Hackman, Dabney Coleman, Donald Sutherland, Tommy Lee Jones, John Travolta Damian's list of men: John Travolta, Adrian Zmed, Christopher McDonald Jean Smart is so good in The Brady Bunch Movie Guest: Barrie Kreinik (barriekreinik.com) Eva Le Gallienne was the queer theatre legend you've never heard of Barrie Kreinik wrote and starred in the audio drama about Le G called The Queen of Fourteenth Street We learned about LeG from our Kate Burton interview “Lavender marriage” Helen Sheehy biography on Le G Carole Shelley originated Madame Morrible was in national tour of The Royal Family with Le G  Le G's autobiography, At Thirty Three Studs Terkel interview with Le G 1947 Alice in Wonderland (Le G narrates and is The White Queen) 1983 Alice in Wonderland (directed by Le G w/ Kate Burton as Alice) Anne Kaufman Schneider (daughter of George S. Kaufman who wrote The Royal Family) was keeper of Le G's legacy and also had an affair with her despite being 25 years younger than Eva Other relationships over the years: Margaret Mauer (actress) Mary Duggett Benson aka “Mimsie”  Alla Nazimova (termed the phrase, “Sewing Circle”) Mercedes de Acosta (Barrie described her as “a succubus”) Basil Rathbone Gladys Calthrop Josephine Hutchinson (married to men before and after Le G; was Eva's Alice in Alice in Wonderland and her Wendy in Peter Pan) Marion Gunnar Evanson Westlake (Scandinavian-American actress) Margaret “Peggy” Webster (dubbed her Le G, never lived with her. Marion lived in Weston even when Peggy visited). Lived with Pamela Frankau for rest of life.  Anne Kaufman Schneider Performing Arts Library has 1975 video with Le G and Josephine Hutchinson and Staats Cotsworth “Shadow” meant lesbian  We can't substantiate these lovers: Tallulah Bankhead, Beatrice Lily, Laurette Taylor Eva's father Richard La Gallienne allegedly had an affair with Oscar Wilde Gwen La Gallienne was step-daughter of Richard (with his 3rd wife) and had an affair with Louise Bryant, journalist and feminist Sexual Psychologists: Richard von Krafft-Ebing Hays Code Only torchbearers for Le G's Civic Rep was the regional theatre movement (1950s-1970s) The Stage Act (3 Democratic senators RI, PA, and VT) meant to revitalize non-profit theatre ($1B annually invested in theatres for payroll, expenses, etc) Claire Foy could play Le G 1960 Mary Martin Peter Pan

Medaya Ocher and Eric Newman speak with author Patrick Nathan about his latest novel, and this month's LARB Book Club pick, The Future Was Color. The novel chronicles the life of Hungarian immigrant writer George Curtis. When we meet George, he's writing the hacky sort of monster movies that are today's cult classics, trying to find sex and love amid the closeted ambiance of life between the wars and in the midst of the McCarthyite purges of communists and homosexuals that plagued the mid-century film industry. As George demurs writing the studio's next big hit to create something of greater substance about Hungary and the war from his exile perspective, he follows a passionate affair with his coworker in the writers' room. But when he departs the studio office for a residency of sorts with a Malibu actress and her gay husband, a dramatic chain reaction brings new motivations and possibilities to light. A novel about a moment in time that is also in so many ways timeless, The Future Was Color is an exploration of the line between the personal and political, between safety and risk, the art we create and the art that creates us. Also, Claire Messud, author of This Strange Eventful History, returns to recommend Susie Boyt's novel, Loved and Missed.

"There are a particular gang of sodomitical wretches in this town..."Did you ever wonder why British men are always just a little...you know...?Well, in truth, it's because 300 years ago they invented being a "gentleman" (gay) who doesn't work (GAY) and just wants nicer things (GAY GAY GAY!).But round about the same time the British invented being British – a.k.a. the early 18th century – London was also home to the aforementioned "gang" of gay men who challenged traditional notions of masculinity.The "molly" represented a new type of gay man: he was typically working class, loved to impersonate women – wear their clothes, gossip, call each other names like "The Duchess of Chamomile" and "Old Fish Hannah" – and he had a playground of taverns, inns, and gin shop back rooms to frequent to meet his fellow "sodomitical wretches".These were the molly houses, and they represented the heartland of a working-class, gay subculture that flourished in London in the early 1700s.Sadly, we know so much about the mollies of 18th century London because they were brutally persecuted by The Society for the Reformation of Manners, who were about as fun at parties as they sound.Mollies faced violence, imprisonment, and even death for living out and proud. But they still lived brave lives of queer joy, gathering weekly at the molly houses for decades so that they could boink each other, fall in love, and, yes, give birth to wooden babies.Boys will be boys!Join me and my guest on this odyssey through early modern queer culture in one of the most fascinating periods of human history. My guest, AJ West, is the author of a forthcoming novel set amongst the mollies of the 1720s, The Betrayal of Thomas True, which is going to be an absolutely genius historical fiction mystery.Pre-order a copy here and listen to our episode to learn the backstory of one of history's most well-documented queer subcultures, which by the way is literally older than the nation of the United States.For more from Historical Homos, you can join our cult at www.historicalhomos.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok.If you like what you hear, please leave us a five star rating on Apple or Spotify. Do it. Yeahhhhhh just like that.This episode was written and researched by Bash, hosted by Bash, and edited by Alex Toskas. Guest host: AJ West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And today we have a case of the GIGGLES as we're joined by the hilarious hosts of the brand-new podcast Lemme Say This, Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, to bring it back to straight-culture basics. That's right, we're talking WEDDINGS: Can gay weddings be straight? Should brides runway-walk down the aisle? Who is that one random uncle and why is he being annoying? Plus: What are they doing with Katy Perry? It's pretty much anyone's guess at this point. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab BUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciverisSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's officially Pride Month and that means it's time for our world famous special edition podcast: GaytioLab! And who better to join us in this exploration of gay culture than writer, actor, influencer, model, engineer, and dear friend of the pod Celeste Yim. We talk about how we celebrate pride, what it takes to order off menu, and of course what an "umbrella gay" is. Plus, we introduce a brand new original character to the world that is soon to have numerous film and tv projects GUARANTEED. If that doesn't get you interested then quite frankly I don't know what will! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the end of the Maoist era in the People's Republic of China, the rise of queer communities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has generated growing public and academic attention. Drawing on over a decade of ethnographic fieldwork in northwest China, Casey James Miller offers a novel, compelling, and intimately personal perspective on Chinese queer culture and activism.  In Inside the Circle: Queer Culture and Activism in Northwest China (Rutgers UP, 2023), Miller tells the stories of two courageous and dedicated groups of queer activists in the city of Xi'an: a grassroots gay men's HIV/AIDS organization called Tong'ai and a lesbian women's group named UNITE. Taking inspiration from “the circle,” a term used to imagine local, national, and global queer communities, Miller shows how everyday people in northwest China are taking part in queer culture and activism while also striving to lead traditionally moral lives in a rapidly changing society. The queer stories in this book broaden our understandings of gender and sexuality in contemporary China and show how taking global queer diversity seriously requires us to de-center Western cultural values, historical experiences, and theoretical perspectives. Casey James Miller is Assistant Professor of anthropology at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He receives his PhD degree in anthropology from Brandeis University. His work focuses on the intersections between queer anthropology, medical anthropology, and the anthropology of Chinese culture and society. Yadong Li is a PhD student in anthropology at Tulane University. His research interests lie at the intersection of the anthropology of state, the anthropology of time, hope studies, and post-structuralist philosophy. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After the end of the Maoist era in the People's Republic of China, the rise of queer communities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has generated growing public and academic attention. Drawing on over a decade of ethnographic fieldwork in northwest China, Casey James Miller offers a novel, compelling, and intimately personal perspective on Chinese queer culture and activism.  In Inside the Circle: Queer Culture and Activism in Northwest China (Rutgers UP, 2023), Miller tells the stories of two courageous and dedicated groups of queer activists in the city of Xi'an: a grassroots gay men's HIV/AIDS organization called Tong'ai and a lesbian women's group named UNITE. Taking inspiration from “the circle,” a term used to imagine local, national, and global queer communities, Miller shows how everyday people in northwest China are taking part in queer culture and activism while also striving to lead traditionally moral lives in a rapidly changing society. The queer stories in this book broaden our understandings of gender and sexuality in contemporary China and show how taking global queer diversity seriously requires us to de-center Western cultural values, historical experiences, and theoretical perspectives. Casey James Miller is Assistant Professor of anthropology at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He receives his PhD degree in anthropology from Brandeis University. His work focuses on the intersections between queer anthropology, medical anthropology, and the anthropology of Chinese culture and society. Yadong Li is a PhD student in anthropology at Tulane University. His research interests lie at the intersection of the anthropology of state, the anthropology of time, hope studies, and post-structuralist philosophy. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

After the end of the Maoist era in the People's Republic of China, the rise of queer communities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has generated growing public and academic attention. Drawing on over a decade of ethnographic fieldwork in northwest China, Casey James Miller offers a novel, compelling, and intimately personal perspective on Chinese queer culture and activism.  In Inside the Circle: Queer Culture and Activism in Northwest China (Rutgers UP, 2023), Miller tells the stories of two courageous and dedicated groups of queer activists in the city of Xi'an: a grassroots gay men's HIV/AIDS organization called Tong'ai and a lesbian women's group named UNITE. Taking inspiration from “the circle,” a term used to imagine local, national, and global queer communities, Miller shows how everyday people in northwest China are taking part in queer culture and activism while also striving to lead traditionally moral lives in a rapidly changing society. The queer stories in this book broaden our understandings of gender and sexuality in contemporary China and show how taking global queer diversity seriously requires us to de-center Western cultural values, historical experiences, and theoretical perspectives. Casey James Miller is Assistant Professor of anthropology at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He receives his PhD degree in anthropology from Brandeis University. His work focuses on the intersections between queer anthropology, medical anthropology, and the anthropology of Chinese culture and society. Yadong Li is a PhD student in anthropology at Tulane University. His research interests lie at the intersection of the anthropology of state, the anthropology of time, hope studies, and post-structuralist philosophy. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

After the end of the Maoist era in the People's Republic of China, the rise of queer communities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has generated growing public and academic attention. Drawing on over a decade of ethnographic fieldwork in northwest China, Casey James Miller offers a novel, compelling, and intimately personal perspective on Chinese queer culture and activism.  In Inside the Circle: Queer Culture and Activism in Northwest China (Rutgers UP, 2023), Miller tells the stories of two courageous and dedicated groups of queer activists in the city of Xi'an: a grassroots gay men's HIV/AIDS organization called Tong'ai and a lesbian women's group named UNITE. Taking inspiration from “the circle,” a term used to imagine local, national, and global queer communities, Miller shows how everyday people in northwest China are taking part in queer culture and activism while also striving to lead traditionally moral lives in a rapidly changing society. The queer stories in this book broaden our understandings of gender and sexuality in contemporary China and show how taking global queer diversity seriously requires us to de-center Western cultural values, historical experiences, and theoretical perspectives. Casey James Miller is Assistant Professor of anthropology at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He receives his PhD degree in anthropology from Brandeis University. His work focuses on the intersections between queer anthropology, medical anthropology, and the anthropology of Chinese culture and society. Yadong Li is a PhD student in anthropology at Tulane University. His research interests lie at the intersection of the anthropology of state, the anthropology of time, hope studies, and post-structuralist philosophy. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

We've all "voted" before, but to what end? Today we are joined by our dear friend Clare O'Kane to explore the mysterious hold that the position of "President" has in our society. Questions include: Is Hollywood to blame for our lack of women leaders? Was Mount Rushmore always like that or did someone make it? And finally: WHO is "Whitney Trump"?! The answer will send shockwaves through this FLAWED country. Listen to Clare's new comedy album, EVERYTHING I KNOW HOW TO DO, wherever you get your albums! prettygoodfriends.com/clareSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam & Lizzie clink teacups as the wade through the latest queer culture gossip. Who's going on tour, who's out now, who's breaking up, who's playing gay in the latest Sundance feature release... Join our Patreon and hear the full episode and more at Patreon.com/subtextualpod! We've lowered the prices on our Patreon so now is the perfect time to join the Subtextual fam! Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram |Twitter |TikTok | Letterboxd Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Guitreau & Samantha De La Fuente Edited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee Garcia Produced by Lee Garcia & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX  

It's time to POP the collars of your layered pastel polos and welcome our dear friend Hannah Pilkes to the lab to tall all things PREPPY. Do Hollister and Abercrombie correspond to specific political affiliations? Is anyone ever safe in a country club environment? PLUS: Is the concept of middlebrow over? Who in today's world is "not earning it"? The answer will send waves through the Met Gala carpet. NYC: See George's standup show on May 22! Tickets: https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=890549305947 LA: Come to StraightioLab Live at the Bourbon Room on May 28! Tickets: https://bourbonroomhollywood.com/tm-event/straightiolab/Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do NOT call HR because Sam's real-life boss Taylor Tomlinson, superstar host of After Midnight, is off the clock and ON the pod this week! Recorded mere blocks from the Oscars the morning of the big night, we chat about the lasting appeal of the Republican straight rom com, whether Jeff Probst feels isolated due to his immense talent, and the triumph of Kristen Stewart in the worlds of cinema and also culture. Plus: Does Zoey Deutch have what it takes? I guess we'll see. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The specter of sports and sport-like activities has haunted StraightioLab HQ for years. This week, we finally attempt a unified theory of which sports are gay and which sports are straight with the help of our dear friend and Tiny Desk superfan Jaboukie Young-White. Plus: How much are you allowed to lie in a trauma-based memoir? What would Jesus' job be if he were alive today? And finally, is it ethical to be 29 years old? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin returns to discuss the development of Your Other Sisters, including our recently held coed Zoom call with Your Other Brothers! We recap our YOB and YOS call, including a critical icebreaker of our favorite condiments. We invite all who are interested in these YOB and YOS developments to join us! Man or woman, shoot us an email to learn more: contact[at]yourotherbrothers[dot]com For the rest of the episode, we discuss this current season of Lent in these weeks leading up to Easter. We share some of our spiritual upbringings, including our experience with, or without, Lent, as well as with fasting in general. What are our motivations for fasting, and how do we practice fasting in healthy, God-honoring ways? How can we take our relationships with God in this season of Lent and continue growing them on the other side of Easter Sunday? COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE Are you observing Lent this year, or what is God teaching you in this season before Easter? Have you practiced fasting as a spiritual discipline? What prevents you or guides your motivations in fasting? PODCAST EPISODE PAGE YOB ConvoCast 083 LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Tom's Lent blog: "Do I Fast to Punish Myself or Meet with God?" YOBcast 088: Advent & Sexuality YOBcast 094: Lent & Sexuality YOB ConvoCast 071: Erin Resonates with Queer Culture and Pansexuality YOB ConvoCast 072: Tom Feels Out "Androsexual" and Recaps the Series with Erin! RATE/REVIEW US Apple Podcasts FOLLOW THE CAST Tom's posts GET IN TOUCH Call the YOBline: 706.389.8009 Email us: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com Mail us: Your Other Brothers / P.O. Box 843 / Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Pledge and join our Patreon community! Shop the YOB store! Give a one-time gift! FOLLOW YOB Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok YOB's "Heart of a Brother" Spotify playlist MUSIC CREDIT “Growing Pains” by Layup; 100% clearance through Musicbed.

Today's guest is writer and host of the Good One podcast Jesse David Fox. What are his qualifications? Well, he literally wrote the book on comedy (called Comedy Book) so, yeah, I think he's going to know what the hell he's talking about! We ask both real and fake questions like "are we at the end of the comedy boom" and "rank every comedian ever." We get into rankings, the Adam Sandler universe, and George's recent state of being targeted by...something. Listen and learn a thing or two for once! Also, check out Comedy Book and Good One on Peacock on March 26th. NYC: Come see our first Brooklyn StraightioLab Live of 2024 at the Bell House, featuring Alex English and Edy Modica! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-818719501067 Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ice skating around in a little outfit? You might be thinking "sounds pretty queer"... but you'd be dead wrong. The one and only Sam Jay joins us to chat about her recent passion for the violent Canadian pasttime known as hockey. Plus: We finally address the differences between lesbians and gay guys!NYC: Come see our first Brooklyn StraightioLab Live of 2024 at the Bell House, featuring Alex English and Edy Modica! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-818719501067 Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well it's that magical time of the year when we have our dear friend Max Wittert back on the podcast to create enough tension to give chronic pain to anyone who listens. We attack each other emotionally, spiritually, and financially but at what cost? Many shocking theories are explored like, are north and south poles actually different from each other? Is there value in being nice? And is angel hair pasta good? Plus, we examine the concept of love and which types of relationships are actually gay. The answer may surprise you! And if you live in Portland, Seattle, or LA, Max is bringing his solo show "I Can Steal Your Mother" to you and you must go! LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciveris and we're doing a StraightioLab live show at UCB Franklin on March 14th. Tickets here: Linktree.com/straightiolab Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of our most intellectual episodes EVER (and that's saying a LOT), we welcome reformed Disney adult Esther Fallick to chat about museums with slides in them—as in slides that you slide down, much like in a playground. We're talking the Museum of Ice Cream, the Museum of Sex, the Museum of Broadway... basically any museum-like establishment that is proudly anti-art! Questions include: Would institutions like this exist if we had universal healthcare? Was Ronald Reagan the original Madame Web? What makes someone a "subject" and what makes someone an "object"? Are we good at identifying "cultural rot"? Well... kind of! LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciverisSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Part 2 of Earnestness Bonanza, our bi-annual call-in show where we check our world famous comedic sensibilities at the door and answer listener questions completely earnestly.LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciverisSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to celebrate ROMANCE with another Earnestness Bonanza, our bi-annual call-in show where we check our world famous comedic sensibilities at the door and answer listener questions completely earnestly. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciverisSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pizza is one of the most powerful cultural signifiers we have, but what exactly is it signifying? This week we're joined by Blair Socci to dive into the pizza place as a mythic space and try to make sense of what it all means. Let's just say it's one spicy meatball. Plus, who is the powerful firm behind Paul Giamatti being a sex symbol now? Is podcasting a practice? And is it annoying to talk about New York vs LA? Or is it so so so necessary. We choose the latter! NEW YORK: See George do an hour of standup at the Bell House on Friday Feb. 2! Tickete: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/george-civeris-tickets-790403747887Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Happy" hour? Says who, the government!? This week, we're joined by public intellectual Lauren Michele Jackson to explore the manufactured consent around one of America's most notorious hours. Is it a worker's rights win or a baby bottle to keep us complacent? Hard to tell, tbh, but we'd love another Aperol Spritz STAT! Plus, is podcasting a race to the bottom? Are the humanities valid? Is tea grad-school coded? Listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Repeat after us: "Pretty girls are never on time." And yeah... "girls" is gender-neutral and "pretty" is empowering. Superstar guest and host of the problematic live show "Why Are You Single?" Marie Faustin joins us to talk about the class and gender politics of TIME, especially when it comes to showing up at events. Plus: Should we get TSA Pre-Check? What is our ideal date? What's the deal with goofy cops? Is bad sex okay or should it be punishable by death? Well... I guess we'll see!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.