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Get Queer

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Get Queer is Xtra magazine's podcast that questions and celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ representation. Join reality TV fan and host Mel Woods in the show’s first season for a candid analysis of unscripted television’s history in a bid to answer a central question: “How has reality TV shaped queer identity in the community, in the world and in the mirror?" Through interviews with stars, experts and fan favourites, including Zeke Smith (Survivor), Wes Culwell (Boy Meets Boy), and Racquel Chevremont (Th ...
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Overview In this episode, we delve into the cultural impact of the Real Housewives franchise, particularly highlighting its role in advancing queer representation on reality television. The discussion begins with an overview of how the series has evolved from simplistic portrayals of LGBTQ2S+ characters to more nuanced narratives, illustrating the …
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Overview In this episode, we delve into the significant impact of RuPaul's Drag Race on queer identity and culture. Opening with an overview of the podcast's focus on reality TV's influence on the queer community, the discussion highlights how Drag Race merges humour with serious themes, serving as an educational platform for queer history and evol…
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Overview In this episode, we delve into the evolution of trans representation in reality TV, starting with an exploration of the 2005 docuseries Trans Generation, showcasing the authentic experiences of four college students transitioning, in sharp contrast with earlier portrayal of trans subjectsin There's Something About Miriam. The discussion th…
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Overview In this episode, we analyze Season 8 of Are You The One?, which features an all-queer cast and is described as a transformative representation in reality TV. The episode opens with an introduction to the show's unique ability to foster queer identity, led by guest Hunter Hargraves, a noted queer intellectual. The discussion delves into how…
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Overview This episode of Get Queer explores the influence of reality television on queer identity, beginning with an overview of Bravo’s inaugural same-sex marriage reality show, Boy Meets Boy, which debuted in 2003. The episode discusses the network’s strategic shift toward queer-centric programming, leading to iconic shows like Queer Eye and the …
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Overview In this episode, host Mel Woods delves into the crucial topic of queer and trans representation in reality TV, beginning with notable moments like Zeke Smith’s groundbreaking transouting on Survivor and the impact of Pedro Zamora on HIV/AIDS awareness during Season One of The Real World: San Francisco. The discussion features an interview …
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Get Queer debuts May 8, 2025, with new episodes dropping weekly. Are you ready for the next best pop culture podcast on all things reality TV? Get Queer is here. A product of Xtra magazine, Get Queer questions and celebrates LGBTQ2S+ representation in pop culture. For the show's first season, reality TV fan and host Mel Woods takes you through a ca…
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