Best August Bernadicou Podcasts (2025)

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Northfield GLF: Rick Huskey (Season 4; Ep 17) 22:08

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In this episode, we have Dr. Rick Huskey, a physician and theologian who was instrumental in the creation of Affirmation: United Methodists for LGBTQ Concerns. As a college student in 1971, Rick was one of the first to help create the Northfield, MN, Gay Liberation Front. He later took the fight for LGBTQ inclusion in the United Methodist Church he…

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The Tavern Guild: Robbie Robinson (Season 4; Ep 16) 42:23

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In 1962, seven years before Stonewall, Robbie Robinson co-founded the Tavern Guild, which was America’s first association of gay bars. A true pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights, he played an integral role in creating the organization that systematized San Francisco's gay nightlife and worked toward visibility and safety for the LGBTQ+ community. In this epi…

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This is Your Church: Robert Clement Part Two (Season 4; Ep 15) 54:56

21d ago54:56

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Part One was so juicy, we are bringing you Part Two. It's all about Reverend Robert Mary Clement, a pioneer in the LGBTQ religious movement. This is Your Church delves deeper into the life of Reverend Clement, spotlighting his groundbreaking ministry in New York City during the earliest years of gay liberation. We explore how the Church of the Belo…

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This is Your Church: Robert Clement Part One (Season 4; Ep 14) 35:16

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In this episode, you will be introduced to Reverend Robert Mary Clement, one of the very first openly gay bishops in the U.S. Before marriage equality was even on the radar, Clement marched in the original Pride parades wearing his clerical collar and conducted some of the first public "Holy Unions" for same-sex couples. You will hear about how he …

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Southern Gay Liberation: Dave Hayward (Season 4; Ep 13) 55:35

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This episode focuses on Dave Hayward, a passionate advocate on the front lines of the gay liberation revolution. From calling the pre-gay liberation homophile organization, the Mattachine Society, from his college dorm in Washington, D.C., to organizing the first Pride march in Atlanta, Georgia, his experiences navigate the space between buttoned-u…

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Forgotten Gay Liberations Actions: Creating Civil Rights (Season 4; Ep 12) 53:57

2M ago53:57

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The revolution gets personal. In this episode, three pioneers from the Gay Liberation Front in Washington D.C., New York, and Berkeley share their experiences from the early years of the gay liberation revolution. Gay liberation swept the world, and many actions occurred that are largely unknown to history. Now that changes! This panel discusses th…

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Gay Lib and the Occult: Llee Heflin Part Two (Season 4; Ep 11) 47:17

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The rabbit hole gets wilder. You wanted gay lib and magik? We teased in the last episode—now get ready to dive in! In Part Two, Llee Heflin of the Los Angeles Gay Liberation Front shares insights: magik, magik babies, and the surreal, psychedelic queer experiments that pushed the limits of reality. There are outrageous rituals and mind-melting acti…

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Gay Lib and the Occult: Llee Heflin Part One (Season 4; Ep 10) 43:43

2M ago43:43

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He’s back! In this episode, Llee Heflin, an early member of the Los Angeles Gay Liberation Front and author of the occult book The Island Dialogues, takes us deep into the intersections of radical activism, queer imagination, and literary exploration. From organizing on the frontlines of Los Angeles' gay liberation movement to crafting visionary wo…

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Season 4 Trailer 1:28

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The QueerCore Podcast returns with an earth-shattering new season. Hear archival interviews with the LGBTQ+ pioneers who sparked the Gay Liberation Revolution after Stonewall—and discover how their lessons shape the fight for equality today.

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I'm Furious: Peter Taylor (Season 4; Ep 9) 46:18

3M ago46:18

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In this episode, Peter Taylor—once president of the Lexington, Kentucky Gay Liberation Front—revisits the raw, radical beginnings of queer organizing in Appalachia. From attempting to gain official recognition on a conservative college campus to being arrested under the pretext of solicitation, Peter doesn’t shy away from the shame, the fear, and t…

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The Radical Priest: Rev Troy Perry (Season 4; Ep 8) 48:13

3M ago48:13

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He’s preaching revolution! In this episode, Reverend Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, joins us to chart his unlikely journey from Southern Baptist roots to gay‐affirming ministry and queer liberation. He recalls founding MCC in his living room in 1968, officiating groundbreaking same-sex marriages, and fighting for dignity …

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Gay Lib Pre-Gay Lib: Keith St Clare (Season 4; Ep 7) 56:39

3M ago56:39

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He’s back in the story: Keith St Clare, the trailblazing mind behind Vanguard magazine—“gay liberation pre-gay liberation”—returns to share how he gave voice to the untouchables at a time when many in the movement wanted conformity over difference. From serving in the U.S. Air Force underage, to publishing Vanguard under his own name and address, t…

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In the Vanguard: Adrian Ravarour (Season 4; Ep 6) 41:27

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He’s here and he’s taking us back. In this episode, Adrian Ravarour, founder of one of America’s earliest gay youth liberation groups, Vanguard, returns to share raw, unfiltered stories from the frontlines of queer rebellion in 1960s San Francisco. From organizing the now-legendary Street Sweep protests to quietly igniting the Compton’s Cafeteria R…

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Play-House of the Ridiculous: Ruby Lynn Reyner (Season 4; Ep 5) 39:50

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She’s back in our hearts: Ruby Lynn Reyner, the dazzling force behind the 1960s Play-House of the Ridiculous and frontwoman of glam-punk band Ruby and the Rednecks, joins us as we dive into her wild, glitter-drenched world. From being plucked off the street and thrust into a leading role in a John Vaccaro play to commanding the Downtown New York cl…

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Queer Revolution: Don Kilhefner (Season 4; Ep 4) 43:59

4M ago43:59

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He’s back! In this episode, Don Kilhefner—an early member of the Los Angeles Gay Liberation Front, co-founder of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and co-founder of the Radical Faeries—returns to share unflinching stories from the front lines of queer revolution. With sharp wit and unapologetic honesty, Don revisits the battles, the breakthroughs, and t…

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The Cockettes: Bearded Drag Queens (Season 4; Ep 3) 40:35

4M ago40:35

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Glitter, rebellion, and radical joy take center stage in this episode as we sit down with Scrumbly, Sweet Pam, and Tahara, legendary members of the Cockettes and their free-theater offshoot, the Angels of Light. From San Francisco’s wild countercultural nights to community stages where anything was possible, they share how outrageous costumes, psyc…

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Beyond The Coasts: Heartland Gay Lib (Season 4; Ep 2) 58:23

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Dive into the fiery heart of early gay liberation as Kathy Kozachenko, the first openly gay candidate elected to public office in the U.S., Hiram Ruiz, who organized in the Tallahassee Gay Liberation Front, and Peter Taylor, a leader in the Lexington, Kentucky Gay Liberation Front, trace the movement’s roots beyond the coasts. Early 1970s Gay Liber…

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Queer Rebellion! The LA Gay Liberation Front! (Season 4; Ep 1) 47:08

9M ago47:08

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Step into the heart of the LGBTQ+ revolution with this raw and riveting podcast episode that unearths the power and passion behind the Los Angeles Gay Liberation Front. Join Llee Heflin and Don Kilhefner, two trailblazers who fought for the rights we sometimes take for granted today. From fiery protests to breaking down barriers, their stories are …

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One Woman vs The World: The LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag Origin Story Part 3 (Season 3; Ep 3) 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

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2024 is the year for women who have been pushed aside. Did you know that a woman was the catalyst behind creating the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag? No? Well, here we go, go go. Many enduring symbols that establish an instant understanding and define a diverse community are intrinsically linked with controversy, confusion, and ill-informed backstories dictat…

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One Woman vs The World: The LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag Origin Story Part 2 (Season 3; Ep 2) 21:59

2y ago21:59

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2024 is the year for women who have been pushed aside. Did you know that a woman was the catalyst behind creating the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag? No? Well, here we go, go go. Many enduring symbols that establish an instant understanding and define a diverse community are intrinsically linked with controversy, confusion, and ill-informed backstories dictat…

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One Woman vs The World: The LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag Origin Story Part 1 (Season 3; Ep 1) 32:47

2y ago32:47

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2024 is the year for women who have been pushed aside. Did you know that a woman was the catalyst behind creating the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag? No? Well, here we go, go go. Many enduring symbols that establish an instant understanding and define a diverse community are intrinsically linked with controversy, confusion, and ill-informed backstories dictat…

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Rumi Missabu: A Cockette Gets Arrested (Season 2; Ep 4) 14:07

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Rumi Missabu was born in Hollywood, took a bus to San Francisco, made a wrong turn, got lost, and was too stubborn to ask for directions. The first place he lived after he ran away was in a water tower with a lesbian poet. Rumi was an original member of the late 1960s San Francisco hippie performance troupe, the Cockettes. The Cockettes were high-a…

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Michela Griffo: Don't Call Me Queer! (Season 2; Ep 3) 27:52

2y ago27:52

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Michela Griffo ran away from home when she was 16 years old. In 1969, her planned heterosexual marriage ended due to religious differences. Her life was changed! Following this, she embraced her true lesbian identity and fell in love with an Eileen Ford model. After her friend nearly died from a botched abortion attempt, Michela threw herself into …

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Perry Brass: Don't Call Me Daddy! (Season 2; Ep 2) 28:44

2y ago28:44

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Do not call Perry Brass “daddy” unless you are at a leather bar! Perry is an author, editor, and OGL (Original Gay Liberationist) known for his contributions to queer literature, including editing and publishing the Gay Liberation Front’s magazine, Come Out. In 1972, he co-founded the Gay Men’s Health Project, which evolved into the Community Healt…

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Martha Shelley: Out In The Sunshine (Season 2; Ep 1) 24:35

2y ago24:35

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Martha Shelley was born in New York City to grandparents who escaped Eastern Europe pre-Holocaust, and she attributes much of her good fortune to luck, willpower, intelligence, and, most importantly, keeping both eyes on the prize. Inspired by the civil rights and anti-Vietnam War movements, Martha found herself in the heart of feminist fervor in N…

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Keith St Clare's Vanguard (Season 1; Ep 8) 16:54

5y ago16:54

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In 1967, ex-military man Keith St Clare became editor of "Vanguard," a radical pre-Stonewall queer magazine that fearlessly explored taboo areas of queer culture and adamantly rejected the idea of "assimilation."By The LGBTQ History Project

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Sink Your Teeth Into Jayne County (Season 1; Ep 7) 17:26

5+ y ago17:26

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A quick bite of Jayne County, America's first openly-transgender rock star whose foul-mouthed, unapologetic music inspired artists like David Bowie, Patti Smith and the Ramones. Jayne has always bucked convention to be herself.By The LGBTQ History Project

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The OG Cigar Smokin' Daddy, Jack Fritscher (Season 1; Ep 6) 14:11

5+ y ago14:11

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In 1977, Jack Fritscher, an ex-seminarian, became editor-in-chief of Drummer magazine, and helped spread the once underground cultures of leather, cigar fetish, and BDSM to the wider world. This is the first of our new mini episodes called Quickies.By The LGBTQ History Project

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The Theater of the Ridiculous (Season 1; Ep 5) 33:17

5+ y ago33:17

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From the mid-1960s through the early 80s, a shocking, unapologetic new genre turned the art form of theater on its head. Three original performers of the "theater of the ridiculous"- Agosto Machado, Tony Zanetta, and Ruby Lynn Reyner, recount their wild, glitter-coated days in the spotlight.By The LGBTQ History Project

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Jewel's Catch One Community (Season 1; Ep 4) 30:14

5+ y ago30:14

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In 1973, Jewel Thais-Williams opened The Catch One, the longest-running Black queer discotheque in America and the seed for a strong community she has nurtured through the past five decades.By The LGBTQ History Project

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Dr. Donald Kilhefner, The Most Dangerous Gay Activist Alive in America (Season 1; Ep 3) 39:21

5+ y ago39:21

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From his work with the Gay Liberation Front to co-founding the Los Angeles LGBT Center and the Radical Faeries, Dr. Donald Kilhefner is a true pioneer in LGBTQ liberation.By The LGBTQ History Project

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The Joy of Reverend Troy Perry's Salvation (Season 1; Ep 2) 35:32

5+ y ago35:32

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The spiritual journey of Reverend Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, the first LGBTQ church in America, and a lifelong fighter for same-sex marriage and equal rights.By The LGBTQ History Project

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The Long, Strange Trip of Rumi Missabu (Season 1; Ep 1) 32:32

5+ y ago32:32

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An original member of the psychedelic drag performance troupe, The Cockettes, Rumi Missabu spent most of his life lost in obscurity until a long and winding road led him back to the spotlight.By The LGBTQ History Project