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'A Way I Could Express My Queerness' - with drag king Erik Sjon
Manage episode 470929410 series 2955439
There's a reason that the theme song to the Golden Girls hits so hard for me. And, I think it's because I've always valued friendships over all other types of relationships. There’s just something magical about having that person who eggs you on, pushes you out of your comfort zone, and encourages you to be bolder than you ever thought possible.
So, I loved hearing about Norwegian drag king Erik Sjon’s first foray into dressing up—back when he and his friends would go full klub kid glam and dance the night away at Oslo’s Erskin.
This was well before he became a drag king or performer; it was just about self-expression, community, and joy.
We talked about what drew him to drag, the inspiration behind his character, and that one time he and his friends accidentally became go-go dancers (as you do!).
Oh, and—true to form—I completely failed to pick up on the pun in Erik’s name. Did you get it? No worries if not—he’s just about to explain it.
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'A Way I Could Express My Queerness' - with drag king Erik Sjon
Lost Spaces: Memories from Gay Bars, Lesbian Clubs, and LGBTQ+ Parties
Manage episode 470929410 series 2955439
There's a reason that the theme song to the Golden Girls hits so hard for me. And, I think it's because I've always valued friendships over all other types of relationships. There’s just something magical about having that person who eggs you on, pushes you out of your comfort zone, and encourages you to be bolder than you ever thought possible.
So, I loved hearing about Norwegian drag king Erik Sjon’s first foray into dressing up—back when he and his friends would go full klub kid glam and dance the night away at Oslo’s Erskin.
This was well before he became a drag king or performer; it was just about self-expression, community, and joy.
We talked about what drew him to drag, the inspiration behind his character, and that one time he and his friends accidentally became go-go dancers (as you do!).
Oh, and—true to form—I completely failed to pick up on the pun in Erik’s name. Did you get it? No worries if not—he’s just about to explain it.
Follow me
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lostspacespod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostspacespod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lostspacespod
Sign up to the Queer Word newsletter: https://queer-word.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Support me
Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lostspacespod
Follow my guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king.eriksjon/
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