Podcasts about queerstories

We continue our celebration of June as Pride month with more live performances from Maeve Marsden's Queerstories. This week’s continued celebration of queer stories is about finding love … or realising that you just want to be loved … whether that’s through a niche television show and a whale obsession or being the only trans woman at a straight sex party in Coolangatta. Straight People At The Sex Party Sean tells us about wanting to truly be seen and to be more than just a stepping stone for someone else to discover their queerness. Written and Performed by Sean Dowling Psychics, Ocean Girl and Falling in Love Chloe lets us know that finding love can be as momentous as spotting a humpback whale from the beach. Written and Performed by Chloe Mills All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Ray Vo Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) as they celebrate Pride Month by delving into queer stories within the collection. Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher, from the learning & Engagement team, to learn more. Learn more about the session on the NGS website - Visually Impaired Programme (Online) | Queer stories in art | National Galleries of Scotland Access to this session will be via Zoom. A telephone number, link and password will be sent out before the session. To book a free place, please use online booking or contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Send J. Harvey a text! (Try to be nice, but I get it, everyone's a little cranky sometimes...)Happy Pride. If you don't know about Harvey Milk, now you will. Oh, and your host gets kinda angry, a little sappy and pathetic but pretty real. Stick around for when he defends the trans community by denigrating Harry Potter. I love June. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showSubscribe to Wicked Gay on Patreon (Patreon.com/wickedgay ) for extra episodes and bonus content!You can find Wicked Gay on Facebook, Twitter/X, Bkuesky, Instagram, and TikTok under “Wickedgaypod.” (Wicked Gay is probably leaving X/Twitter soon for obvious reasons.)

Hey Straigtiolab Listeners, here's an episode of a new show, Silver Lining With The Old Gays, that we think you'll love. In today’s conversation, The Old Gays swing the closet door open on their coming out histories: from discovering their gay-hood and hard conversations with loved ones, to offering heartfelt advice for the next generation of LGBTQ+ folx. Whether inspired by underwear ads, Billy the Kid, or “sex with my psychologist,” their stories remind us that coming out isn’t defined by labeling your identity for others, but by the journey of personal discovery. New episodes drop every other Tuesday, listen and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's June! Which means that for Pride Month we are celebrating queer stories and queer storymakers! In this episode, we tackle the gender binary and explore gender identity. One of da boiiz How far did you go to fit in when you were in high school? Nico takes us all back to those awkward moments of high school when we might have faked it just to fit in. And he asks, "How far would you go to sit with the boiz?" And a warning, there are swear words in this story. Produced by Nico Bruni Originally produced for Maeve Marsden's Queerstories in collaboration with Western Sydney University. Danny's Story Danny takes us on a journey of gender exploration with the joys and heartbreaks of becoming more of who they are meant to be. Produced by Duncan Stephen Sound Design by Persephone Waxman All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Lindsey Vassallo Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Pride-themed episode, we're spotlighting the LGBTQIA+ authors whose words have stayed with us, challenged us, and made us feel seen. From cozy fantasies to sharp-witted romances, we're sharing the queer voices that shape the books we can't stop recommending. Whether you're looking to grow your TBR or just want to gush over the brilliance of writers like Alice Oseman, Becky Chambers, V.E. Schwab, Casey McQuiston, TJ Klune, and more — this one's for you.

Jonny and Heather check in on getting through some intense midwest weather, complete with flooding and tornadoes. Despite these challenges, the "Queer Stories, Queer Spaces" oral history installation had a great opening reception in the Sharp Museum on the SIU campus. Also, despite the cancellation of protests in our area due to the weather, great numbers showed up to join the "Hands Off" event in Carbomdale. They discuss the incredible turnout for this protest around the country and in Europe, noting especially the involvement and recent protests held by LGBTQ+ and other veterans. In the back half of the show, Jonny interviews photographer Nick Blair, whose exhibit "Castro to Christopher: Gay Streets of America 1979-1986" opens in the Sharp Museum this Friday. They discuss the art of photography and the incredible power of visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in their neighborhood streets and in public. 

Nonprofit Black Alphabet and Center on Halsted present a Black History Month Mini Film Festival this Saturday, Feb. 22, celebrating Black and queer stories at the LGBTQ+ community hub with several short film screenings and a brief talkback. Organizer Joshua X. Miller of Black Alphabet stopped by Vocalo to discuss the film fest and its mission with host Nudia Hernandez, and we heard from filmmakers Gio Johnson and Kin Marie about their featured works. Find more info at blackalphabet.org. This segment originally aired on Vocalo 91.1 FM on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It was hosted and produced by Nudia Hernandez, and it was edited and mixed by Morgan Ciocca. Keep up with more Chicago happenings by subscribing to The Goods weekly arts and culture newsletter at wbez.org/vocalo-thegoods

Nico Bruni è un artista e ballerino italoaustraliano originario di Western Sydney e il 22 febbraio si esibirà a "Queerstories" a Parramatta.

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.

Actor Devery Jacobs shares her experiences as a queer Mohawk woman, navigating the intersection of her cultural identity and sexual orientation. She discusses the challenges and complexities of being LGBTQ+ within Indigenous communities, including historical and contemporary cultural norms, family acceptance, and spiritual beliefs. Follow our guest @deveryjacobs and watch Reservation Dogs on FX/Hulu and Backspot on Amazon Prime today: https://www.amazon.com/Backspot-D-W-Waterson/dp/B0CW4G6K6Q Please don't forget to subscribe, rate on Spotify, leave us an Apple Podcast review and comment to let us know your thoughts on the episode! For inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWe have introduced several LGBTQ+ people on this podcast in the past.  Our hope is to better understand the unique and individual lives of people who are not always represented.  We also hope to remind our listeners that there is a world of possibility that exists for our kids–the same possibilities as any of our straight and cis kids. This week In the Den, Jen explores some of those ideas with nonbinary journalist Nico Lang as they share their unique life experiences as a reporter covering the fight for equality.Special Guest: Nico LangNico Lang is a journalist, editor, culture critic, and essayist. Lang is the founder of Queer News Daily and has previously worked as the deputy editor of Out magazine, an LGBTQ+ correspondent for VICE, the news editor at Them, and a contributing editor at Xtra magazine. Their work has been published in Rolling Stone, Esquire, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, and BuzzFeed News, among others. Lang was named the 2023 Online Journalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Press Club Association and is the recipient of 10 awards from the National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalist, a GLAAD Award, and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund's inaugural Visibility Award.Links from the Show:Neco on IG: https://www.instagram.com/queernewsdaily/?hl=en Neco's latest articles: https://www.them.us/contributor/nico-langNeco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-lang-03608567?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Neco's articles on the Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/nico-lang Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.orgIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org.  Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

We're gonna love this for a long, long time. Some tears are shed as we discuss queer stories and love after the third episode of The Last of Us in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jade takes the rest of the gang out into the woods past Mr. Peterson's old property to meet her forest friend.SIDE NOTE; This adventure takes place between the events of arc 1 and arc 2, enjoy!   This episode may contain profanity, violence, sexual content, and references to drug/alcohol/tobacco use.Join Us On Patreon! https://patreon.com/user?u=96938248Get You Some Merch!https://encounterco-shop.fourthwall.com/?TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@midevilmidwestofficial?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcINSTA https://instagram.com/midevilmidwest?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==TUMBLR https://www.tumblr.com/midevilmidwestofficialFor Business Inquiries email: midevilmidwest@gmail.com

Want access to every episode early, ad-free content, behind the scenes content and access to our discord server? Join our Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this special collab episode, Charlie from Workers Reading Book Club, comes on to discuss Peacock's new documentary "Queer Planet" with me as we explore its portrayal of queer relationships in the natural world. We discuss how the film highlights the diversity within the animal kingdom and the historical suppression of queer science, examining the impact of colonialism and societal norms on queer research.

In this episode Sam Elkin chats with Ernest Price. Chat highlights include: • Path to publication and the reaction from their communities • Ethics of writing about people you know • Pyramid schemes and LGBTQIA+ community work Ernest Price is a transgender man working as a secondary English teacher in Naarm/ Melbourne. His writing has been published by Queerstories and Overland. The Pyramid of Needs is his debut novel. Sam Elkin is a writer, event producer and co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices Of Trans And Gender Diverse Australia (Allen & Unwin). Born in England and raised on Noongar land, Sam now lives on unceded Wurundjeri land. Sam's essays have been published in the Griffith Review, Australian Book Review, Sydney Review of Books and Kill Your Darlings. He hosts the 3RRR radio show Queer View Mirror and is a Tilde Film Festival board member. His debut book Detachable Penis: A Queer Legal Saga was released by Upswell in May 2024. Queer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald and Jonathan Butler, in partnership with Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy. Books mentioned and reviews can be found on QUEER WRITES SESSIONS | Blarney Books and Art

Have you ever known some hetero Christian married couple who were together a real long time and then one of them is like, “oops, I'm gay!” and they break up? A lot of us have known folks in this position. And we also remember the fallout and the “prayer chain” (read: gossip train) buzz when these woes befell our brethren. By the way, is there such a thing as “sisthren?” or “siblingthren?” There should be. We digress. Long story short, this podcast is hosted by a sisthren of “oops, I'm gay!” women in their 40's. Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai have all experienced different journeys in discovering, accepting, and embracing their queerness. In this episode, our Holy Ghosting triumvirate share the ways their paths wound from compulsory heteronormativity toward full awareness of their unique sexualities. In this episode topics include feeling like imposters, finding acceptance and love in the LGBTQIA2S+++ community, and navigating the aftermath of a lifetime of mandatory sexual repression. Content Warning: welp. These broads definitely talk a lot about LGBTQIA2s+ history including discussion of internalized homophobia, general homophobia as disseminated by the evangelical right wing from the 80's until…um, right now, and honestly, the hosts are wont to talk about sexual trauma kind of a lot. Listen with care, and if it's not an episode that feels good to you, take a beat and take good care of your beautiful human self. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Ernest Price is a transgender man working as a secondary English teacher in Naarm/Melbourne. His writing has been published by Queerstories and Overland. The Pyramid of Needs is his first novel. Linda is about to hit the big time. The fact that there aren't a lot of seventy year olds going viral just means it will be even more sensational when she does, and viral clicks can't help but lead to more sales of her Supreme Self Supplements. Jack is living his best life as a teacher in Naarm/Melbourne. Or at least he's trying to when his older sister Alice gives him a call. Their mother has taken a fall while live streaming at their home in Noosa. Jack hasn't spoken to Linda since he came out as a trans man more than ten years ago. Alice can talk to him about regret, but why does he have to put himself at risk for the family who rejected him? Final Draft is produced and presented by Andrew Pople Want more great conversations with Australian authors? Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser. Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading! Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2ser  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/ 

Ernest Price is a transgender man working as a secondary English teacher in Naarm/Melbourne. His writing has been published by Queerstories and Overland. The Pyramid of Needs is his first novel. Linda is ready to hit the big time. The fact that there aren't a lot of seventy year olds going viral just means it will be even more sensational when she does. She's a young seventy anyway, barely even sixty really and tik tok takes off ten years. The fame is important and viral clicks can't help but lead to more sales of her Supreme Self Supplements. Yes, Linda is just one livestream away from fame and fortune and nothing can stand in her way. Jack is living his best life as a teacher in Naarm/Melbourne. Or at least he's trying to when his older sister Alice gives him a call. Alice and Jack's mother has taken a fall, apparently she was live streaming at their home in Noosa and tripped over a garden rake?! Alice insists they fly up to Queensland and look after their parents but Jack hasn't spoken to Linda since he came out as a trans man more than ten years ago. Alice can talk to him about regret, but why does he have to put himself at risk for the family who rejected him? The Pyramid of Needs is a dark and insightful comedy about family dynamics that takes an unflinching look at what it means to be trans in a world where your very humanity can be leveraged for clicks and hate online. The novel throws us immediately into Linda's delusion that she will make it; fame, fortune the whole shebang is only she can leverage her downline to maximise subscribers before m month end. See Linda is into pyramid schemes (at least that's what the haters call them). In Linda we are presented with the triumph of individualism about to breathe its last gasp. Linda has been manifesting success for so long she has not only ignored her son for ten years, she might even be leveraging Jack's transition for clout. We are not meant to love Linda, probably not even meant to like her. But we are meant to understand what Jack has gone through to be who he is. The novel counterpoints Linda's narrative with Jack's more balanced, albeit anxious storytelling. Jack knows the trip is a bad idea but like so many a Shakespearean tragic hero before him he must go along for the ride. The action of The Pyramid of Needs is in the brilliant interplay between the Kelly family as they try, or perhaps fumble towards family unity. Even as Alice tries to negotiate some sort of detente, Linda maneuvers the siblings to become props in her next big livestream event. The parallels between Linda's Pyramid scheme fetish and her life as a Noosa influencer in all its smoke and mirrors glory are clear. What the novel also cleverly shows us is how Linda tries to marshall that same level of self delusion to reshape Jack's reality and his life since his transition. The novel shows us the personal pain and struggle as Jack faces his mother misgendering and dead naming him. We get to see inside Jack's world, where he works to be a good person, the sort of teacher he never had, but also must deal with the loneliness and difficulty of the damage from his youth. I loved The Pyramid of Needs in its darkness and its light. It has an ending I won't quickly forget and in Jack we have a character who grabs your heart almost as quickly as Linda tries to poison it with vitriol.

In this episode, we are joined by best-selling Canadian author Emily Austin, whose debut novel Everyone In This Room Will Some Day Be Dead was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, to discuss her latest release, Interesting Facts About Space! This title is available today and was one of our top reads of last year – we were so grateful to received ARCs of this must-read new release. Emily also has a poetry collection, Gay Girl Prayers, coming out next year, so be sure to add that one to your TBR list, too! Interesting Facts About Space is available now from Simon & Schuster Canada and wherever you get your books, eBook and otherwise! We spoke to Emily about her writing career, the intersections of mental health and queerness, writing LGBTQ+ narratives, writing inspirations and influences, her editing process, what it's like working with an editor, writing both poetry and prose, and more! Learn more about Emily on her website, and follow her on X and Instagram.

Despite an outsized number of cancellations over the last few years, queer audiences have proven that they are hungry for not only representation in the broad sense, but LGBTQIA+ stories and characters that are as complex, frustrating, joyful, funny, romantic, and dark as any other.Join actors Caitlin Stasey (Class of '07), Joel Kim Booster (Loot, Fire Island), Jerrie Johnson (Harlem) and Brian Michael Smith (9-1-1: Lone Star) for a conversation about specificity and universality in representation, the need for queer creators to have agency in telling their own stories, expectations within the LGBTQIA+ community, the future of queer storytelling, and more.This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.PANELISTS:Caitlin Stasey (Actor, Class of '07)Joel Kim Booster (Actor, Loot)Jerrie Johnson (Actor, Harlem)Brian Michael Smith (Actor, 9-1-1: Lone Star)MODERATOR:Mo Ryan (Vanity Fair; Author, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood)WATCH this panel and subscribe to youtube.com/ATXTV for more panels, conversations & events with your favorite TV creatives and casts.FOLLOW ATX TV:Twitter: twitter.com/ATXFestivalFacebook: facebook.com/ATXFestivalInstagram: instagram.com/atxfestival/TikTok: tiktok.com/@atxtvWebsite: atxtv.com

If you're writing a character-driven story, or if your protagonist has an arc, this episode is for you. This week, Melanie and Valerie continue their studies of conflict and cast design, and the connection between these topics and character development is a real eye-opener.For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle: www.valeriefrancis.ca/innercircleFor information about Valerie's upcoming webinars, visit: www.valeriefrancis.ca/webinarsTo learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website: www.melaniehill.com.auFollow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

This week we're bringing you two stories from our regular partner Queerstories. Safe House by Patrick Abboud First up after a wild night of partying among fellow closeted friends, Patrick nearly loses the safe haven he has carefully created.  A warning that this story includes some swearing. Slut by Steven Oliver A heads up that this story contains swears, references to drug use and sex. Steven has so many slutty stories to tell – but somehow he whittles it down to three… All The Best Credits Production Manager: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Manager: Mell Chun Host: Madhuraa PrakashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive deep into the world of independent cinema with a true trailblazer in representation and inclusion, Shant Joshi. As the president of Fae Pictures, Shant's unwavering mission is to decolonize Hollywood by prioritizing content for and about queer, trans, and BIPOC individuals. Shant's remarkable work as a producer has garnered recognition and captivated audiences from prestigious film festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, and Toronto. But his impact goes beyond producing. Shant actively shapes the future of the industry through his roles as the co-chair of the BIPOC TV and Film Board and as an advisory board member at the Future of Film Showcase. Shant emphasizes the importance of bringing in individuals who are not solely motivated by financial gain but also have a deep spiritual connection to the stories they believe in. This approach creates a powerful culture on set, where everyone is driven by a shared passion for storytelling. Through his leadership and passion, Shant Joshi is making a significant impact on the filmmaking industry, paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive future. Tune in to this episode of On Production and be inspired by his remarkable journey and the lessons he learned along the way. You won't want to miss it! About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry's top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg's WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

Joshua shares a poetic narrative about being Indigenous and queer in Canada.Joshua Whitehead is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and he is the author of Making Love with the Land, full-metal indigiqueer and Jonny Appleseed all of which have received a litany of accolades and awards. He is also the editor of Love after the End: An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction, which won the Lambda Award in 2021. He performed this story at Sydney Writers Festival.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leanne shares her greatest failures for your entertainment and edification, and as a terribly public method of therapy, one might suppose.Leanne Yong started her career as an IT business analyst and is now an escape room creator who has designed internationally recognised games with her partner that weave unique puzzle mechanics with narrative. Two Can Play That Game is her debut novel. She performed this story at Sydney Writers Festival.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of a two-part series, the Woman Beings share stories from the LGBTQ+ community. This week, hear the unique experiences of Ella, Sam, and Mica and their personal experiences and challenges within the context of Bethel Church. The Woman Beings share excerpts of sermons by senior leader Kris Vallotton and break down the anti-LGBTQ+ theology and culture of Bethel Church, along with further insights from Anden, host of the Queer Therapy podcast. Listen to Queer Therapy with Anden Emery: https://apple.co/49Kr0fa Listen to Mica's Story: https://apple.co/3sFm0HO Bethel Church's Statement on Sexuality: https://www.bethel.com/sexuality --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

Approaching 60, and reckoning with family histories, physical stuff, and the world at large, Sophie makes a list.Sophie Cunningham is the author of nine books, including the novel This Devastating Fever and the essay collection City of Trees. She is also a teacher, mentor, climate change activist and every day she posts an image of a tree on her Instagram @sophtreeofday. Sophie is the Chair of the Australian Society of Authors and an executive director of the Copyright Agency. She performed this story at Sydney Writers Festival.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Woman Beings invite members of the LGBTQ+ community to share their personal experiences and challenges within the context of Bethel Church. In the first episode of a two-part series, hear from Anden, Cecelia and Lydia as they shed light on the complexities of being queer in a hyper-religious and charismatic setting. Learn more about Bethel's official stance on LGBTQ+ identity and the ways in which the church promotes and facilitates "healing" for queer individuals. Listen to Queer Therapy with Anden Emery: https://apple.co/49Kr0fa Listen to Mica's Story: https://apple.co/3sFm0HO Bethel Church's Statement on Sexuality: https://www.bethel.com/sexuality --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

Daniel recounts the meaningful form of lying.Daniel Lavery is the cofounder of The Toast, served as Slate's Dear Prudence from 2016–2021, and the author of Something That May Shock and Discredit You. He performed this story at Sydney Writers Festival.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernie shares her experiences with the supernatural.Best known as a judge from The New Inventors and her many years with ABC Science, Bernie Hobbs is an award-winning science writer and broadcaster. She performed this story at the World Science Festival in Brisbane.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison is plagued by indecision when choosing between two seemingly perfect job opportunities in Germany.Dr Alison Wright is a Scientist at Griffith University working in the Office for Research. Her research specialised in Spinal Cord Injury stem cell treatments, and chemical tissue clearing microscopy techniques. As a prominent transgender scientist, she has been involved in outreach and advocacy to highlight LGBT individuals in STEM.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joni attempts to launch a rocket while discreetly transitioning; or she attempts to discreetly transition while launching a rocket.Dr Joni Sytsma is an aerospace engineer who began her career at the United States Air Force Research Laboratory before moving to Australia to join the Hypersonic International Flight Research Experiment program with Defence Science and Technology group. Today, Dr Sytsma is the Chief Technology Officer of the Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics program, a collaboration between Universities and Industry to develop Australia's sovereign space capability.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse reflects on the way her activism has shifted over the years, and the people who were fundamental to her work and life.Dr Jesse Hooley is a 78er and was part of the Transgender Liberation Coalition in the 90s – a story she'll be sharing with you tonight. Jesse went on to an academic career, teaching sociology, and having retired recently, she has devoted her energies once more to trans activism, as well as watercolour painting.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malaika rides the rollercoaster of grief and new beginnings.Malaika Mfalme {Angel King} is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and event producer creating on Gadigal Land. Malaika is here to create a safe space focused on healing with a powerful message of kindness, acceptance and reflection vibrating through every one of their sonic outputs. They're a producer for community event Queers of Joy, and they produce the podcast Womb For Improvement with their twin sister.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MURRAY HILL is a NYC legend, comedian, TV host, MC,  an international entertainer,  a relentless shtick slinger, larger-than-life personality, and freewheeling ad-libber. He plays Fred Rococo in Bridget Everett's Somebody Somewhere (HBO). The show was awarded many “Best of 2022 & 2023” Awards, including “Best New TV Series” from AFI and was just renewed for a third season. He hosts the new competition show Drag Me To Dinner (Hulu). He can be seen on Amy Schumer's Life & Beth and Welcome to Flatch (FOX) and upcoming in Paul Feig's movie Grand Death Lotto (Amazon Studios) starring John Cena and Awkwafina.Murray was just a special guest correspondent for ABC News and Hulu's live historic “Pride Across America” which featured Pride marches in SF, NYC, and Chicago. NBC News selected him as one of the 30 most iconic and influential drag performers in modern history and was selected as one of Logo30 for being a change maker in entertainment.Murray was awarded the New York Voices commission from Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, where he debuted About to Break. His infamous holiday show A Murray Little Christmas has been a perennial sold-out destination for a decade at Joe's Pub in NYC. He performed his solo comedy show at Just for Laughs, New York Comedy Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.For 10 years, Murray hosted Dita Von Teese's international tour Strip Strip Hooray. He starred for two seasons at the Sydney Opera House in Club Swizzle, which toured major festivals throughout Australia. He's in music videos for Peaches, Countess Luann, TV on the Radio, The Regrettes, LeTigre, Joan as Police Woman, Bridget Everett, and Gossip.The New York Times anointed Murray “Downtown's New ‘It' Boy.” He's been included in “Best of New York” lists in the Village Voice, Time Out, PAPER, and New York Magazine; inducted into PAPER's Nightlife Hall of Fame; selected as OUT's Top 100 influential performers twice; included in New York Magazine's “Fifty Most Iconic Gender Benders of All Time” and PAPER's “Top Ten ‘It' Boys in NYC Nightlife History”; and named one of the Top 12 gender-bending performers in NYC by Time Out. He was recently awarded the Trailblazer Award by Queerty. His campaign for Mayor of New York in 1996 was inducted in the New York Historical Society.Photo: Patrick James MillerSupport the showRecorded at The Newsstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza in NYC. Special thanks to Joseph Hazan & Karen Song. Produced by Wanda Acosta• Find us: @cafetabacfilm on Instagram & Facebook • Email us: info@cafetabacfilm.com• Website: cafetabacfilm.com/podcast • LEAVE A REVIEW

C.Moore shares snapshots of her life.Along with an outstanding career as a queer social documentary photographer & exhibiting artist and curator, C.Moore Hardy was also a Director of PRIDE, (lesbian & gay community centre) in the 1980s. She was born in Darlinghurst and trained at National Art School, College of Fine Arts, and Sydney College of the Arts, and she has successfully left the corporate and community commercial photography world with her life intact. She performed this story at the State Library of NSW.Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4: This time we're talking with assistant archivist Melissa Gohlke about her work with the queer history of San Antonio and rural Texas. She shares stories of female impersonators of the 1900s, introducing students to the queer landmarks of the city, and how queer spaces have changed over time. Also, bonus guest Anel Flores! Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

This week we hear from two incredible entertainers about the extraordinary women they have known.   A Tale of Two Women - told by Eddie Ayres In our first story, Eddie Ayres (also known as Ed Le Brocq) looks to the past to share stories of bravery from queer women in the 1960s. Eddie is a musician and writer known for presenting a popular radio program on ABC Classic FM. If this story has brought up anything for you, help is available. Call lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 for 24 hour support   To My Mother - told by Fahad Ali Then, Fahad remembers what it took for his mother to finally meet one of his boyfriends. Fahad Ali is a molecular biologist, science educator, and writer. He is a member of the Palestinian diaspora, a co-founder of the Queer Solidarity Film Festival and the Muslims for Marriage Equality campaign group, and a community advocate and organiser. He performed this piece at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta then again at the Sydney Opera House for All About Women. Today's stories come from the Queerstories podcast, the recorded version of the live LGBTQIA+ storytelling night. To hear more or learn about the upcoming Queerstories book, head to www.queerstories.com   UPCOMING QUEERSTORIES EVENT Oct 5 2023 The next Queerstories event is October 5 at The Grand Electric featuring Narelda Jacobs, Anna Piper Scott, Kirly Saunders, and more to be announced. Keep an eye out for details at maevemarsden.com   All The Best credits: Production Manager: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Manager: Mell Chun Host: Madhuraa Prakash   JOIN THE ALL THE BEST TEAM! Recruiting Supervising Producers

Jaime and Charlie talk about the world's most humble animal, the worm. Stay tuned for more!Cover art by Noa SkyeMusic by Purple PlanetSupport the showTell us what you think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewqueeries/Love the show? Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/jewqueeries

 Welcome to JewQueeries, where we've got questions! Join Charlie and Jaime on their exploration of intersections of faith and queerness. In this special introductory episode, Charlie and Jaime talk about the cornerstone queries, themselves, and what they're most excited for in the episodes to come! Cover art by Noa SkyeMusic by Purple PlanetSupport the showTell us what you think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewqueeries/Love the show? Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/jewqueeries

This week, we're sharing a couple of pieces from iconic LGBTQI+ Storytelling night ‘Queerstories'. Hosted and curated by Maeve Marsden, Queerstories is a place where you'll find true stories told by queer and trans people from all over the country all about their lives, loves and losses.  Cry-baby President First, you're going to hear All The Best host Mads! This is the story of the trials she went through as president..….of a University United Nations Society.  Story read by Madhuraa Prakash The Pipe Masters Then, Bobuq shares their experiences of an eat-pray-love-style trip to Hawaii, that leads some unexpected lessons about humans and queerness. Story read by Bobuq Sayed   All The Best credits: Production Manager: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Manager: Mell Chun Host: Madhuraa Prakash   Upcoming Queerstories Event! The next Queerstories live show is going to be at The Grand Electric in Redfern on the 3rd of August. Go get your tickets on the moshtix website, just search ‘queerstories'. To learn more about Queerstories or listen to the podcast you can head to queerstories.com.au   All the Best's Monthly Newsletter is back! Sign up here. Stay in the loop with all things All The Best by signing up for our monthly newsletter. On the second last Wednesday of every month, receive a rundown of the latest episodes, info on upcoming events, giveaways, competitions and free resources! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're closing out Pride Month in a big way with Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and producer, Rain Valdez (Razor Tongue; Transparent)! Rain, who describes herself as a heterosexual transgender woman, was born in the Philippines, and initially raised by her incredibly affirming grandparents. Things only changed when she moved with her mother and stepfather to Guam, and discovered that the people there were considerably less accepting than those in her home country. At the age of nineteen, Rain moved on her own to Los Angeles to pursue the arts, and was advised not to disclose to anyone that she was transgender. Believing this was her only path forward, Rain did exactly that for many years. But in June of 2016, bolstered by the beautiful community she'd met working on Transparent, Rain came out publicly in a VICE article. We have a candid conversation about what it's like trying to forge a career in the entertainment industry once it has decided that your particular marginalization is no longer trendy. Also, we discuss the many and varied ways that we as queer people can often feel "in between worlds," and what it means to try to align with your purpose within a system that was not built for you in the first place.Follow Rain on Instagram at @rainvaldez, and check out her website at rainvaldez.com and her company at rainbowrated.com! Also, you can watch Rain's Emmy-nominated turn in Razor Tongue at https://rainbowrated.com/razortongue, and you can see her short film Ryans at https://www.rainvaldez.com/videos!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5207650/advertisement

In the first Pride Mix of Season 5, Mike and Dusty take a look at the extremely long timeline of drag performance and its roots in ancient theatre. Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksOur listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Thanks for joining us for the LGBTQIA+ series of the Spacemakers podcast! In this series we're going to be exploring the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, different interpretations of the Bible that affirm LGBTQIA+ Christians and individuals, questions submitted by all of you (the listeners), and concluding discussion with all of the Spacemakers. We're so excited to be addressing and exploring this topic with all of you, we hope it catalyzes healing for those negatively affected by harmful theology and praxis, in addition to providing inspiration for allies and current members of the ICOC. This episode is one of the most important episodes we've ever made. **Trigger Warning** : this episode contains conversations around conversion therapy, s*icide ideation, mental health struggles and more. This episode is truly our "why" and why it is important that we make space for experiences and opinions that might be different than our own. We hope you can listen with compassion and empathy and truly take these stories to heart. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank the contributors of this episode who entrusted us with their stories. We see you, support you, and affirm you. SERIES SCHEDULE -- June 3rd : queer stories in the ICOC June 10th : sebastian's story June 17th : "Gay and Christian?" June 23rd : discussion and Q & R ACADEMIC RESOURCES-- definitions and "sexuality 101" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqt-_ILgv5c (scientific articles/research sourced are in the video description) psychology of sex & sexuality (brief history, definitions and some research conclusions): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qymp_VaFo9M [More to be added soon]

Throw on some sunscreen and grab your mosquito spray, we're going to Florida! Haley & Kayleigh read ads from Orlando, Cape Canaveral, and Pasco County. Help us choose between a gay nudist tour guide, Xena the Warrior princess, and the vegetarian aesthete. It's probably one of the most ‘90s centered episodes yet! Listen to us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes!Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast. Cover art by Bekah Rich. Music by Kaz Zabala.Sources: The Center Fold (Orlando, FL) January 1992. LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida. Watermark, (Orlando, FL) September 20, 1995. University of Florida's George A Smathers Library and Special Collections in Gainseville, FloridaWatermark, (Orlando, FL) October 2, 1995. University of Florida's George A Smathers Library and Special Collections in Gainseville, FloridaLGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida Timeline"'Queer Miami' shows often-erased LGBTQ history of South Florida" Tampa Bay Times, April 5, 2019. Accessed May 24, 2023. Jerry T. Watkins III, Queering the Redneck Riviera: Sexuality and the Rise of Florida Tourism, University Press of Florida, 2018. Jodi Mailander Farrell, "Florida's Stonewall Reigns as Nation's Largest LGBTQ Museum," Visit Florida, Accessed May 24, 2023. Nadege Green, "The Queer Stories in Florida's Black History," Harper's Bazaar, February 24, 2023. Accessed May 24, 2023.Support the show

We're gonna love this for a long, long time. Some tears are shed as we discuss queer stories and love after the third episode of The Last of Us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the issues that is so close to our heart is how art influences culture. We often say that nothing can change the world the way art can—it brings us together across so many of our divides to discuss important issues. And boy, does our guest this week have a story about a group of artists who lived authentically and pushed against social boundaries. Nino Strachey. Nino is a writer, historian and public speaker who worked as Head of Research for the National Trust. Since starting her career with the Landmark Trust, she has worked for English Heritage and the National Trust, curating the homes of scientists, politicians and writers. Her new book "Young Bloomsbury: Young Bloomsbury: The Generation That Redefined Love, Freedom, and Self-Expression in 1920s England," is now available to order. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

We heard a rumor that Princess and Tessa are gonna talk about The Umbrella Academy season 3…and they DO!! Join our hosts as they take a ride to an alternate timeline and deep dive into all of their Season 3 thoughts.Also, you get to hear Allison Hargreeves herself, Emmy Raver-Lampan, talk about how she got into her role this season, the trauma and hard choices her character makes, and her geeky interest in all things DIY.

This week, Tessa and Princess are overjoyed to dive into the lesbian love that is sweeping the geekdom: First Kill. Calliette 4 EVER!! You'll get to hear all about Princess and Tessa's firsts, along with their season 1 hot takes.Also, Tessa and Princess sit down with leading ladies  Sarah Catherine Hook (Juliette) and Imani Lewis (Calliope) to gab about their on-screen love, what has them geeked, and who they would take with them to the vampire afterlife.