Queer Lit is a podcast about LGBTQIA+* literature and culture. In each episode, literary studies researcher Lena Mattheis talks to an expert in the field of queer studies. Topics include lesbian literature, inclusive pronouns and language, gay history, trans and non-binary novels, intersectionality and favourite queer films, series or poems. New episode every other week! Recent transcripts here: https://lenamattheis.wordpress.com/queer-lit-transcripts/ [email protected] https://lenam ...
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Queers In Space Podcasts
Inspiring coming out stories and queer media recommendations, plus intimate confessions, awkward first gay kisses, secret crushes, and those 'lightbulb aha moments' that changed everything! The BabyGay™ Podcast, with new episodes every Tuesday, offers a real, unfiltered look into diverse LGBTQ+ experiences, sharing unique gay and queer journeys that explore everything from discovering your identity to navigating first loves and beyond. Tune in to hear the books, TV shows, films, and other LG ...
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An Australian LGBT podcast, hosted by a Transgender teacher and a Pansexual healthcare worker, dedicated to amplifying diverse queer voices. We share personal stories, expert insights, and valuable resources on LGBTQIA+ topics—including gender identity, coming out, queer history, mental health, relationships, and activism. Join us as we build an inclusive space for learning, open discussions, and a sense of community. Whether you're queer, questioning, an ally, or simply curious, our podcast ...
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Do you identify as Queer or are you on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum? Are you Witchy, Pagan, Spiritual, or just believe that magic happens in real life? Merry meet and welcome in! Grab a cup of tea or your favorite brew, pet your familiar, and join us for discussions that destroy the binaries, open you to new ideas, and help you figure out how open up to your personal magic. Remember Queerness is a Key to Magic - Be Yourself and Love Rebelliously!
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Are you navigating faith, family, sexuality, and identity as an LGBTQIA+ person at the intersections of feminism, Christianity and queerness? This is your invitation to pull up a chair and join us at the kitchen table. We host deep, liberating conversations with theologians, elders, and everyday saints about decolonial faith, gender justice, and sacred resistance. We bring you love letters from Rev. Sex, a Southern Queer feminist and Latinx pastor with an activist's heart and a theologian's ...
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The Accidental CEO Podcast is where high-performing entrepreneurs come to scale beyond themselves. Hosted by Nata Salvatori—business coach, multi-business owner, and identity-shifter-in-chief—this show is your space to evolve from over-involved operator to embodied CEO. You won’t find hustle hype or beginner tips here. This is about real leadership, strategic freedom, and the inner work it takes to grow a business that no longer runs on your burnout. Each episode blends sharp strategy with e ...
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Girlblogger: The Podcast is created and hosted by Brett Collins. Broadcasted for any tumblr obsessed, self-proclaimed internet junkie that loves all things pop culture. This podcast will review shows, movies, fashion, celebrities, and all things fabulous while collecting perspectives from both guests that pop in and the listeners that give feedback. All hot takes are welcome!
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Welcome to a podcast unlike any other, in which I bring my unique intersectional identity as a gay Igbo man from Nigeria to the forefront. This is a space where personal stories meet cultural insights, and where meaningful discussions about LGBTQIA+ issues, representation, and empowerment take centre stage. Each episode is a journey into the intricacies of being queer and African, examining themes of identity, perseverance, and visibility. As I amplify queer voices, spill some palm wine, sla ...
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Welcome to My Therapist is Out! An Open Space Therapy Collective Podcast. We are your hub for queer and trans mental healthcare. Each episode therapist and host Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC (they/them), will speak with one of our therapists or LGBTQ+ community member about mental health and building community. To book a free consult call with one of our therapists visit: openspacetherapycollective.com/book-appointment
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🌟 Every Wednesday 6am AEST. Jess and Lauren discuss key topics within the LGBTQIA+ Community and are dedicated to telling the stories of those in the Queer space! Guests include writers, creators, reality TV stars, comedians and more that all identify as LGBTQIA+.
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Queers Against Diet Culture is a radically queer, anti-diet podcast hosted by health coach and nutritionist Riah Spivey. This is a safe space for queers of all sizes to unlearn toxic food rules while reclaiming body autonomy. If you're done with the shame, and ready for healthier relationships with food and your body, you're in the right place. Together, we’ll laugh, heal, and remind ourselves that joy is the real rebellion.
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Welcome aboard the Orriona—where the galaxy is queer-norm, found families are forged in the fire, and hope burns brightest in the darkest corners of the void. ORRIONA is a multi-voice audio drama series that weaves cinematic sci-fi action with deeply personal character journeys. No coming-out angst. No homophobia. Just grand space adventures where queer love and friendship are as natural as starlight. THE STORY SO FAR: When High Priestess Nienna's ceremonial fleet is ambushed by an ancient e ...
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Conversations about lesbian bars, sapphic spaces, and beyond! Not sure where to start? You don’t have to listen in order! Pick your favorite city, space, or LGBTQ+ icon and dive in. Season 1 follows creators Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jen McGinity on their 2021 cross-country road trip to every lesbian bar in the U.S., sharing the stories of the humans that run these spaces and the humans that call them a home. Season 2 features 14 more spaces, chronicling the current lesbian bar resur ...
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Brace yourself for The Old Gays! Join Robert Reeves, Jessay Martin, Bill Lyons, and Michael "Mick" Peterson on a wild ride reflecting on the many chapters of their fabulous lives. Laugh and learn as the viral sensations spill on everything from steamy romances and sexy stories to the bonds of chosen family and queer culture. Explore the underground nightlife of the 1970s and today's evolving LGBTQ+ community through the eyes of The Old Gays. With over 300 years of combined wisdom, indulge in ...
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Welcome to FREAK’N SEE, hosted by Mr. Dominus, the unapologetic space where Black queer men talk openly about kink, fetishes, and non-monogamous living. This weekly podcast brings together voices from across our community with real people, scandalous stories, insights, and expertise in navigating the Black queer kink and fetish world. Whether you’re curious, kinky, poly, or somewhere in between, we’re here to start the conversation, break the silence, and normalize the parts of ourselves we’ ...
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Proudly Said is about being LGBTQ+ in the UK without compromise. Hosted by John Hyland (he/they), a Liverpool-born activist and advocate, the show brings real conversations to the forefront. No studios, no scripts - just people, where they’re most at home, speaking in their own words. Each episode centres voices you don’t hear enough, talking about what it means to live out loud, hold space, and just live. There’s no performance. Just queer stories, proudly said.
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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A weekly recovery focused podcast broadcast from The Castro Country Club in the heart of fabulously foggy San Francisco. We strive to create a brave space where we engage in topics of recovery, where there are no outside issues. The Castro Country Club is a clean & sober gathering place for all people and a home for the queer recovery community. We endeavor to be a space where all can seek wisdom, serenity, courage and joy.
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Welcome to Beyond the Surface, where being seen means being understood. Here, we explore the ups and downs of exploring and sometimes losing faith and community, and the healing power of shared stories. This is a safe space to connect, share, and find support in our common experiences of religious trauma and leaving fundamental communities. Join us as we build a community of understanding and connection. Host - Sam Sellers; Therapist specialising in Religious Trauma and the Queer Community L ...
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Welcome to The Circle, an on-going conversation about men’s work, men's embodiment practices, and personal growth from the perspective of two queer men. Hosted by Eric Bomyea and men’s embodiment coach, Tim Bish, together, we investigate the purpose of men’s work, how queer men can participate, what value they might receive, and the unique value they add in the pursuit of growth for all. We also explore the challenges, dynamics, and transformative practices that empower men to show up authen ...
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Two queer African lesbians aunties having the conversations our cultures told us to swallow. Rich Queer Aunties is a space for truth-telling at the intersection of culture, queerness, relational healing, and diaspora life. Hosted by Christabel and Kachi, two Igbo daughters, lovers, thinkers, and truth-telling aunties, we unpack the emotional, cultural, and relational stuff we were never supposed to name out loud. From hierarchical colonial collectivist conditioning to people-pleasing, from r ...
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Welcome to Sis Unleashed—the unapologetic sanctuary, sacred rebellion, and soul-deep homecoming for Black women in the LGBTQ community who are done shrinking. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a reclamation. A space where taboo gets tossed, trauma gets named, and truth takes its rightful place at the center. Where sexual health, identity, healing, pleasure, purpose, and personal power are no longer whispered about, but spoken boldly in the light. Here, we rip down the walls—internal and externa ...
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In an age of soundbites and chaotic headlines, two queer Texans take on the queer experience while providing a safe space to explore identity, context and general gay shit. Join Roger & Tyler, two lifelong learners, as they embark on an informative, entertaining and illuminating journey of queer expression.
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Living OUT Loud with Michele Flamer is a space for courage, truth, and belonging. The podcast celebrates Queer voices and the people in our communities who are living out loud with intention. Each episode lifts up authentic stories of self-discovery, purpose, and the moments that shaped who we become. Michele welcomes a wide range of guests who are opening doors and extending their hearts. From everyday heroes to community organizers, from artists and authors to politicians and advocates, th ...
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There’s a certain kind of story we only tell in the dark. The kind that lingers. The kind we’ve carried in silence. The kind that needs soft lighting, no interruptions, and someone who won’t flinch. Welcome to Cocoon After Dark—I’mQuincy Tessaverne, and this is a space for truth-telling that’s tender, textured, and unapologetically queer. Each week, we sit with voices—mostly Black, brown, LGBTQ+—who’ve lived through things that don’t always fit into polite conversation. We talk identity, ple ...
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Listen as married lesbian couple Ash and Cort use the power of communication to promote wellness to the queer community while centering love. The two believe that healing starts with communication. With topics ranging from childhood trauma, to friendship PTSD and lesbian bed death, nothing is too hard to discuss in the space. Leave your judgement outside and welcome to the conversation.
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…pretty much what the title says.
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Weekly conversations about all things queer. A space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to share our stories, struggles, and triumphs, and talk about how we're breaking glass ceilings and making an impact on society.
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Plan Dulce, a podcast by the Latinos and Planning Divison of the American Planning Association, is a space for elevating projects, issues and initiatives taking place within Latino communities across the U.S. and abroad.
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Listen as married lesbian couple Ash and Cort use the power of communication to promote wellness to the queer community while centering love. The two believe that healing starts with communication. With topics ranging from childhood trauma, to friendship PTSD and lesbian bed death, nothing is too hard to discuss in the space. Leave your judgement outside and welcome to the conversation.
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Queer Enough Club is a passion project made for those who don’t feel queer enough. Join me as I explore what, at times, may be Queer 101: what does trans care for minors look like, why does the rainbow represent us, and what really happened at Stonewall? I’m a queer cisgender woman who didn’t realize I was bisexual until I was in my 20s. Coming out later than many of my peers and being straight-presenting has left me feeling like I don’t have any claim to the LGBTQIA+ space. Find me at queer ...
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Welcome home! Calling All Queers is a space where we share personal experiences as we navigate sexuality, identity, love and everything in between.
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Playing Possum Collective is the brain-child of three queer-identified visual artists, Kacey Montgomery, a photographer and multimedia artist, Katherine Edmonds, a woodworker, designer, and educator, and Jamey Hudnall, a painter. The collective’s name comes from the phrase “playing possum,” which echoes our mission statement: Helping creatives be creative when you feel like playing dead. Specifically, the phrase means to pretend to be asleep or deceased when threatened, and at times, as crea ...
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How do queer spaces help to shape people's lives? Why are they so important to the LGBTQ+ community? What is the impact of losing these spaces? Lost Spaces explores these questions (and more!) through conversations with members of the LGBT community. Each week host K Anderson sits down with a different guest to discuss a space from their past, why it was important to them, and how it helped shape who they are. Expect conversations about coming out, going out, and getting down. And snogging s ...
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Sitting in the Dark is a podcast about horror, but not the kind that hides in a single shadow. Each month, hosts Tommy Metz III, Kynan Dias, Chelsea Stardust, and Pete Wright pick a theme — an idea, a trope, a nightmare that keeps winding back — and explore it through three films that share its DNA. Sometimes the connections are obvious, sometimes they’re unexpected, and sometimes they lead you deeper into the maze than you expected to go. One month might bring The Drac Pack, three wildly di ...
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Welcome to our podcast, Istame'a | Listen, a safe space for sharing queer Muslim stories. In our four-part series hosted by Rabia Mirza, we’ll be sharing raw, honest and personal stories from queer Muslims. We’ll explore what it’s like to come out, how we navigate the stigma of shame and examine the blurred lines between religion, sexuality and culture. This series is brought to you by Hidayah, one of UK’s fastest growing organisations supporting LGBTQI+ Muslims. Our mission is to ensure the ...
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A Queer Kenyan podcast dedicated to Queer Joy and Living. Join us as we discuss everyday queer stories and experiences in Kenya, and Hold space for human connection, discovery, failure, and vulnerability through conversation, learning, and unlearning.
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This podcast is designed for queer couples who are looking for a safe space to explore the possibilities for their wedding or elopement. It’s also meant to help educate and inform allies and wedding vendors on ways they can create safe and inclusive spaces for the queer folks in their lives.. Simply put, this podcast is here to unite both queer couples and the ally community to help change the wedding industry for the better!
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'Queer I Am, Lord' is an interview-based show hosted by openly gay Catholic Xorje Olivares of HeyXorje.com. Xorje speaks to fellow queer Christians about their spiritual journeys and ties to the religion, their attitudes towards the Church and its exclusionary policies, and their desires to either reform the institution from within or walk away once and for all. Because Lord knows it's not easy to be an LGBTQ person of faith today. But as Christian tradition teaches us: when two or more are ...
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An in-depth analysis on your favorite LGBTQ+ Films and TV shows hosted by Sarita Ramirez (She/Her). Sarita, a Queer and overthinking film and TV lover, provides a space for queer-ious conversation as she explores plot lines and their symbolism from all-time favorite, and not-so-favorite, LGBTQ+ films and TV shows. New episodes monthly! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviesalaqueer/support
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Haus Tour is a new podcast hosted by John and Dakota where we dive into whatever’s on our minds, from drag and pop culture to real estate and everyday life. Some weeks it’s just the two of us, and other times we bring on guests we’re genuinely curious about. Our goal is to give our guests a space to share their story, their work, and what makes them unique in a fun, relaxed setting. It’s less of a formal interview and more like sitting down for a great chat with friends.
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Hello hello! Welcome to the Badly Annotated Readers Society, a bookish podcast where two book besties yap about all things literature and annotation in a cozy, chaotic, judgement-free space. Buckle up and bring your most creative energy and unhinged reading practices with you. Be you, be weird, and annotate badly with reckless abandon. Socials & Such: Instagram: @badlyannotatedpod Hannah: @thefriendlylibrarygoblin Jess: @annotations.books YouTube: @badlyannotatedpod Email: badlyannotatedpod@ ...
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Time to be fabulous in space, my friends. Come celebrate that we queers are made of the same stuff as stars- lots and lots of glitter. We are a beautiful, out of this world, people.
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Provocative and irreverent architectural talk series hosted in East London by Straight Talking Architecture Practice Fourth_space
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This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out. We do “adult” differently. -About Daren and ...
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Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
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Murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and join us every Sunday for some chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. The world's a scary place. And that's why we drink!
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E464 Cats at Holidays Parties and Movie Magic Milkshakes
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Happy Holidays, Boozers and Shakers! It's episode 464 and, boy, are our arms tired! No, seriously, we're so sorry for the impromptu live show but we needed a little holiday downtime this week. In the meantime, please enjoy our second ever live show at the Hollywood Improv, where we do some cute nervous breathing exercises. First Em dishes on the gh…
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Waking Up Unleashed: Reclaiming Your Power Through Self-Control and Truth Inspired by Tasheena Hampton
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Start your morning with intention and reclaim your power in this episode of Sis Unleashed. Inspired by Tasheena Hampton, we dive into how self-control and truth can be your superpowers against the world’s toxicity. Learn practical ways to master your impulses, dismantle toxic lies, and build a daily ritual that centers your joy and authenticity. Di…
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When Strength Becomes Suspicion: Challenging Stigma & Systemic Bias in Domestic Violence Inspired by Nef Martin
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This episode of Sis Unleashed confronts the dangerous stigma that labels masculine-presenting Black womyn as aggressors instead of survivors in domestic violence situations. Through real stories and data, we expose how systemic bias and retaliation leave victims unsupported and unheard. Learn how specialized, gender-inclusive services and community…
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Andrea Gevurtz Arai ed., "Spaces of Creative Resistance: Social Change Projects in Twenty-First-Century East Asia" (Rutgers UP, 2025)
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An exciting collection of stories of change that most people don’t usually hear from the bottom up, from the grassroots, about what’s happening in East Asia. Spaces of Creative Resistance: Social Change Projects in Twenty-First-Century East Asia (Rutgers UP, 2025) brings together an exciting cross-regional interdisciplinary group of scholars, schol…
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Welcome back to Living OUT Loud. This conversation delves into the courageous coming-out stories of Karla Eduvia and Sandra Tomasovic, highlighting their journey of self-acceptance and love. It also explores the building of a strong and resilient relationship, emphasizing the qualities and practices that have contributed to its stability and depth.…
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Ep. 32 - Books Still On Our TBRs: Resolutions and Reading Lists
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Happy New Year!! We know we're a little early this year, but we just wanted to take some of this quiet time over the holidays to reflect on last year's goals and all the reading we've done before we look forward. Join us as we go over what worked, what didn't, and what we have planned for 2026! Leave us a review if you enjoyed hanging out with us! …
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This month, Sitting in the Dark smiles politely, locks the door, and then asks you to reconsider every coping mechanism you’ve ever trusted. Tommy Metz III is joined by filmmaker Chelsea Stardust and Pete Wright to excavate the uneasy trilogy formed by Smile, Smile 2, and the short-film patient zero, Laura Hasn’t Slept, all courtesy of writer-direc…
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Nicholas L. Caverly, "Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures" (Stanford UP, 2025)
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In this episode, Nick Caverly talks about his new book, Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures (Stanford UP, 2025). For decades, Detroit residents, politicians, planners, and advocacy organizations have campaigned for the elimination of empty buildings from city neighborhoods. Leveling these structures, many argue, is essential to makin…
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From JK Rowling to Carabiners: A Chaotic Queer Season Finale
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Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. To wrap up a huge season, we ditch the script entirely and spin a wheel of random, funny, and unexpectedly deep queer questions. From pop culture hot takes to queer nostalgia, internet debates, and reflecting on our own exper…
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Suvi Rautio, "The Invention of Tradition in China: Story of a Village and a Nation Remade" (Springer Nature, 2024)
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Today, anthropologist Professor Anru Lee is joining NBN as a guest host to interview me, Suvi Rautio, on my new book, The Invention of Tradition in China: Story of a Village and a Nation Remade published by Palgrave in 2024. In China, heritage projects are sprouting across the countryside carrying the promise of Xi Jinping’s “Chinese dream” as a ca…
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MOVIE NIGHT: LOVE, ACTUALLY & HOME ALONE
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What exactly is love? Well, apparently it consists of workplace infidelity, HR violations, language barriers, and confessing your infatuation to your best friend's wife via cue cards. Yes! This episode me and my girl Olivia Krauss (@oliviakrauss) discuss not only the morally corrupt film Love, Actually (2003) but also the timeless classic, Home Alo…
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Shattering Ceilings: Kathy Barron on Propelling Women Podcasters Forward
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Send us a text In this engaging episode of Cocoon After Dark, we welcome Kathy Barron, a witty and resilient writer, editor, and the driving force behind 'Women Who Sarcast' and 'Women Who Podcast.' Together, we delve into Kathy's journey through humor and sarcasm as tools of survival and connection in a world that often misunderstands both. From h…
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Get ready for some festive fun on this special Christmas episode of Haus Tour! We’re joined by the fabulous Ultra Violet (@itsultraviolett) as we dive into holiday cheer, drag, and all things Guelph. From holiday traditions to her own sparkling take on the season, Ultra Violet brings laughter, stories, and plenty of sparkle to our Christmas kiki. T…
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97: Bridging the Audacity Gap: Empowering Women in Business
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Women are launching businesses in record numbers — 49% of new businesses in 2024 were started by women. But here’s the kicker: we’re still getting a fraction of the funding, visibility, and recognition that male founders get. And the worst part? A lot of the gap comes from our own behavior. In this powerful solo episode, Nata Salvatori breaks down …
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The conversation with Rick McCartney covers his personal journey, community involvement, childhood experiences, coming out journey, parental influence, youth mentorship, and his decision to run for Congress. Rick's commitment to community empowerment and his personal experiences shape his vision for leadership and advocacy. The conversation with Ri…
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Allyship in Action: Supporting Immigrant Communities
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In this episode of My Therapist Is Out!, we’re joined by Veronica Velazquez (she/her) from LA Queer Coalition to talk about what real allyship looks like in action—especially as immigrant communities face increasing harm, surveillance, and ICE activity. Together, we explore how LGBTQ+ communities can show up in meaningful, practical ways that go be…
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Building Black LGBTQ Spaces: From Isolation to Innovation Inspired by Venus Pantoja
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we dive into the urgent need for dedicated Black LGBTQ spaces, inspired by the work of Venus Pantoja. We unpack the difference between proximity to queer epicenters and true access to safety, visibility, and opportunity for Black LGBTQ professionals and entrepreneurs. Through powerful insights and real-world exampl…
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Don’t Be Normal: Unleash Your Power to Be Seen, Heard, and Present Inspired by Dana Dare Dare
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we challenge the myth of normalcy and celebrate the power of being unapologetically visible. Inspired by Dana Dare Dare, we explore how rejecting conformity, amplifying your voice, and boldly claiming your space can transform not only your life but the world around you. Discover actionable strategies to break free …
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Celebrating the end of 2025 and OFFICIALLY 100 episodes! In our last episode before we take a much needed break, we look back on the positive, personal and pop culture milestones of 2025! Thank you to everyone for getting us to 100 episodes and over 10k listens, you are all amazing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all and we will see you …
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The Integrity of Authentic Storytelling and Honoring Every Voice Inspired by Tiffany Washington
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we examine the importance of integrity in storytelling and the responsibility to honor every voice, inspired by Tiffany Washington. We discuss why authentic narratives matter, the ethical boundaries of sharing others’ stories, and the value of transparency when amplifying community voices. Tune in for a conversatio…
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S8E10 - Building the World We Want for Ourselves
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In the final episode of season 8, Jenn and Daren explore the relentless pursuit of dreams and the journey to fulfillment. They share their personal experiences of moving to Maryland, overcoming challenges, and ultimately finding happiness in their new life. Most importantly, they emphasize the importance of perseverance and the joy that comes from …
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Reclaiming Our Bodies, Rewriting Our Stories: The Holistic Revolution Black Women Deserve Inspired by LuLu Fykes
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we dive deep into the holistic revolution Black women deserve, exploring how spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical healing can transform our lives. Inspired by the wisdom of LuLu Fykes, we challenge the harmful Superwoman Schema, confront health disparities, and reclaim our bodies as sacred ground. Discover pr…
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S01E05 · A New Mantra (Rian) (Chapter Four of Legacy, Book One of the Orriona Universe) ORRIONA: S01E05 · A New Mantra Dr. Rian Jengu has spent years working frontier clinics, patching radiation burns and septic prosthetics with equipment older than it has any right to be. His mantra has carried him through countless impossible shifts: Medicine is …
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Emanuel Deutschmann, "Mapping the Transnational World: How We Move and Communicate Across Borders, and Why It Matters" (Princeton UP, 2022)
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Increasingly, people travel and communicate across borders. Yet, we still know little about the overall structure of this transnational world. Is it really a fully globalized world in which everything is linked, as popular catchphrases like “global village” suggest? Through a sweeping comparative analysis of eight types of mobility and communicatio…
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Karma F. Frierson, "Local Color: Reckoning with Blackness in the Port City of Veracruz" (U California Press, 2025)
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The Caribbean port city of Veracruz is many things. It is where the Spanish first settled and last left the colony that would go on to become Mexico. It is a destination boasting the “happiest Carnival in the world,” nightly live music, and public dancing. It is also where Blackness is an integral and celebrated part of local culture and history, b…
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What African Queer People Go Through At Home
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This episode highlights something that countless queer Africans keep to themselves: emotional violence that happens in our homes. Before anyone insults or threatens us, we're already fighting for our lives in our living rooms, bedrooms, and family gatherings. Stay Connected Welcome to myownkindofrunway, a place for unapologetic conversations, fashi…
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What is the queerest thing you did this year? Listen to the festive special to find out how queer our guests and listeners made 2025! References: Liz Breslin How To Read podcast https://www.howtoreadpodcast.com/elaine-auyoung-one-sided-relationships/ Queer Forms and Pronouns: Gender Nonconformity in Anglophone Literature (OUP, March 2026) https://g…
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Let It Out: Sacred Truths & Unapologetic Power Inspired by Courtney (Cheyenne) Harris
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we sit down with Courtney Harris, also known as Cheyenne Harris, to explore the sacred power of speaking your truth as a Black queer woman. Discover why silence is costly and how embracing authenticity, confidence, and transparency can transform your life, relationships, and spiritual journey. Through powerful stor…
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Clarity Before Creation: Inspired by Shaliese Lambert
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we pause to emphasize the importance of clarity before creation. Host Shaliese Lambert discusses why defining your vision, gathering essential information, and asking the right questions are crucial first steps to any impactful project or conversation. Tune in for insights on how intentional preparation can set the…
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TSV 011: Celebrating Shamelessness: Reflections on Our First English Season with Nadia Arellano
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In the season finale of Teología Sin Vergüenza — and the close of our very first English‑language season — host Reverend Alba Onofrio (Reverend Sex) and Soulforce Associate Director Nadia Arellano return to the heart of Queer and Feminist Latin American theology. Together, they revisit the conversations that shaped this season, reflecting on the wi…
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Ready For Change: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves Us 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
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Send us a text Today's topic is Ready For Change: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves Us 🏳️🌈 Have any questions, comment or suggestions? Wanna be a guest co-host? 🏳️🌈 Join Anthony & LouiLou and producer Jordan for a new episode every Monday. We record live from The Castro Country Club in San Francisco. 🏳️🌈 We strive to create a brave space where…
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Standing on Faith: The Radical Reset You Deserve – Inspired by Raquel Williams
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we explore the transformative power of taking a radical reset, especially for Black women in the LGBTQ community. Inspired by Raquel Williams, we discuss the courage it takes to start over, the importance of standing on faith through action, and the necessity of prioritizing your own growth and worth outside of you…
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Surviving the Unthinkable: Legacy, Resilience, and Rebellion Inspired by Mwanawa Tarver-Brayton
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, Dr. Demisha Burns sits down with Mwanawa Tarver-Brayton to explore the raw truth that survival isn’t just about enduring the unthinkable—it’s about unleashing your power, reclaiming your story, and building a legacy from pain. Discover how resilience is your birthright, pain is the ultimate professor, and survival …
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Confounding the World with Beautiful Confidence: Inspired by Bheal Blake
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we dive into the wisdom of Bheal Blake and the radical act of confounding the world with beautiful confidence. Discover how joy can be your fuel, not just your destination, and how reclaiming your inner confidence disrupts expectations and opens new doors. We explore the power of speaking your truth in real time, e…
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E463 The Santa Dilemma and Our Haunted One-Man Show
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Welcome to episode 463 where we’re open to any and all suggestions regarding how to handle the trust issues surrounding Santa! Then we distract ourselves from holiday stressors with Em’s haunted tale of the Dumas Brothel in Butte Montana. Christine covers the absolutely wild case of Erin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders. And please tell us if you…
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The Undefined Space: Thriving Beyond Boxes Inspired by Angee the Diva Floyd
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Step into the undefined space where labels fall away and true self-expression begins. In this episode, Dr. Demisha explores the journey of embracing evolution beyond societal boxes, sharing powerful stories of Black queer women who are redefining strength, love, and authenticity. Discover how unlearning rigid roles, honoring duality, and living out…
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ROB REINER, DIDDY DOC, THE BEAST IN ME, THE HOUSEMAID
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Just when you think things can't get nay more bleak... they do! Yes, we have more unfortunate news. Sadly, we have lost yet another Hollywood icon with the passing of Rob Reiner. Also, to add insult to injury, he was allegedly stabbed to death by his own son alongside his wife. It's not exactly the type of surprise we like to receive during the hol…
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AI Scams, Music Legacies, and Digital Rebellion Inspired by Ajia Sanders
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we expose the urgent threat of AI-driven scams targeting music legends and independent creators. Learn how scammers are hijacking artist accounts, releasing fake albums, and exploiting weak platform security—impacting not just mainstream genres, but the very foundations of country, roots, and marginalized music com…
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12 Reflections from Soulforce: A 2025 Retrospective
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In this season finale, host Nadia Arellano, Associate Director at Soulforce, guides listeners through a year-in-review from 'Friday From the Archives,' highlighting the organization's steadfast commitment to ending religious and political oppression of LGBTQIA+ people. This episode features 12 reflections that encapsulate the highs and lows of 2025…
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For the last 2 1/2 years, Damona and Moonkittee have dived into so many different topics, areas of discussion on magic, queerness, coming out, and learning to live with your authenticity. For our last episode - we talk about our experiences around this unique little corner of queerness and witchy, what we have learned, what we succeeded (and failed…
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Leila Hudson, "Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home: Syrian Women Displaced" (Syracuse UP, 2025)
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While humanitarian organizations and media outlets often reduce Syrian refugees to statistics or brief anecdotes, the real story of displacement unfolds in the intimate spaces of family life. Through the interwoven narratives of five middle-aged sisters from Damascus, Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home reveals how Syrian women navigate war, exile…
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You Don’t Have to Carry It All: Reclaiming Rest, Equity, and Support – Inspired by Constance Walker
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we confront the myth that Black women must carry it all and challenge the systems that demand superhuman strength while offering little support. Drawing on powerful insights and data, we explore the toll of being expected to lead, provide, and absorb everyone’s burdens—at work and at home—without rest or recognitio…
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Fear Is a Signal: Unlocking Courage and Power (Inspired by Twaneseya Webster)
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we sit down with Twaneseya Webster, founder of Sis Unleashed, to explore how fear can be transformed from a barrier into a catalyst for growth and empowerment. Discover how embracing fear as a signal, rather than a stop sign, can unlock courage, authenticity, and personal power. Twaneseya shares insights on dismant…
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S01E04 · Goodbye, Neighbor (Val) (Chapter Three of Legacy, Book One of the Orriona Universe) Engineer Valunara "Val" Jaren has spent five years on Edgepoint Station fixing other people's broken equipment with salvaged parts and scarred knuckles. The pay barely covers a bunk and a meal. The work keeps her moving, but it's not progress—it's drifting.…
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Sharon Sliwinski, "An Alphabet for Dreamers: How to See the World with Eyes Closed" (MIT Press, 2025)
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Borrowing from the traditional alphabet book genre for children, An Alphabet for Dreamers: How to See the World with Eyes Closed (MIT Press, 2025) by Dr. Sharon Sliwinski provides adult readers with a new grammar for dreams, or what neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro calls “oracles of the night.” In this book, Dr. Sliwinski restores dreaming to its pro…
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Tommi Aura: From Church Choir to Androgynous Pop Star
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Send us a text Struggling to live authentically? You’re not alone. On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Tommi Aura to talk about coming out, unlearning religious shame, and stepping fully into queer identity. Tommi opens up about growing up religious and praying the gay away, navigating androgyny and nonbinary…
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MOVIE NIGHT: CAROL & CHRISTMAS VACATION
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Nothing says Christmas like forbidden sapphic love in the 1950s! Well, at least thats how I feel. Tune into this special Holiday episode where me and my cinephile bestie, Marcus Cole (@marcus_t_cole), unpack Carol (2015) and *National Lampoon's* Christmas Vacation (1989). Sure, some may argue that the former is not a proper Christmas film, but it t…
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Unapologetic Power: Building Beyond Barriers Inspired by Tree Kelty
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In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we confront the urgent reality of systemic rollbacks impacting Black queer women and entrepreneurs, and explore how true power comes from within our communities. Inspired by Tree Kelty’s transformative insights, we spotlight stories of resilience and innovation from Black business leaders who built thriving venture…
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Not a Man. Not a Woman. Beyond the Binary with Joy Matthews
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Send us a text In this episode of 'Cocoon,' we sit down with Joy Matthews, a black queer health educator and volunteer coordinator at Together for Mental Wellbeing in the UK. Joy shares their journey of navigating complex relationships with their family, overcoming trauma, and redefining their mental health. They discuss the importance of community…
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Luis Felipe Murillo, "Common Circuits: Hacking Alternative Technological Futures" (Stanford UP, 2025)
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A digital world in relentless movement—from artificial intelligence to ubiquitous computing—has been captured and reinvented as a monoculture by Silicon Valley "big tech" and venture capital firms. Yet very little is discussed in the public sphere about existing alternatives. Based on long-term field research across San Francisco, Tokyo, and Shenzh…
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