Queer Kid, Straight Mom

Although this blue wave couldn't keep some anti-trans legislation from passing, we think there are plenty of reasons for optimism. Listen in on those and our suggestions for the Democrats to make the most of this opportunity.

Happy Halloween week! For spooky season, we've been watching Yellowjackets. Creepy and gory factors aside, this show is giving us a lot to talk about regarding gender roles, lesbian villains, and the dangers of group influence on young people's worst impulses - all too relevant given the Cornell 7 case. #yellowjackets #cornell7 #lesbiancharacters #queermedia

The queer community has embraced Halloween as a special holiday season. Why does it resonate, and how has it become such a cultural phenomenon? #queerpodcast #gayhalloween #lgbtqpodcast #witches #rockyhorrorpictureshow

We are thrilled to welcome Montana State House Representative Katie Fire Thunder to the show to talk about her work, her election campaign, what drives her, and why we shouldn't lose hope.

We are so excited to welcome award-winning, best-selling author Sonido Reyes to the show! Sonido writes fiction celebrating queer and Mexican stories, and is an advocate for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC writers, artists, and creators. We chat about writing, family, neurodivergence, and Sonido's exciting new book, To Our Untamed Core, coming out this fall!

Keeping it light today: one of our favorite games!

As trans teens navigate the world of dating, one question looms large: when should you tell a person you're romantically interested in that you're trans? Along with the normal teenage fears of rejection, coming out as trans can carry a safety risk, as well. We break down the issue into topics of honesty, consent, and compatibility.

Yes, we watch Love Island, USA... and we have thoughts about Zach and Bryce, reality TV, homophobia, and what this all says about our society.

As Olivia Rodrigo says, you can still be sad as a girl (or anyone else) in love. While romances suggest that true love conquers all, mental illness doesn't play by the same rules. We think it's important to recognize that the most perfect relationship can't conquer depression and anxiety - and no one should feel guilty or burdensome about not overcoming these conditions.

TV shows featuring queer female leads seem to be the first to the chopping block when it comes to renewals. Why?

Boycotts - when are they worth it and how do they work?

Jason Collins, the first gay man to come out while playing in the NBA, recently died of brain cancer. We pay our respects, tell you a little about his accomplishments, and discuss the progress that still needs to be made in men's professional sports.

Bisexuality is the most represented group in the LGBTQ+ community, but also one of the most misunderstood. We’ll address some of those misunderstandings and explain why it’s important to validate bi people’s identities.

As queer stories like #heartstopper and #heatedrivalry find wide appeal, tension arises as straight fans follow the fandom into queer spaces. One of these is spaces is the world of #fanfiction, long a queer refuge from heteronormative storylines. Are queer fans justified in being territorial, and what guidelines should straight fans follow in being respectful guests in spaces that are not their ow...

The U.S. has a long history of protest - what has worked, what hasn't, and what can we learn?

Heated Rivalry is a runaway hit, but that's not all good news for the queer community. Take a listen. #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcast #heatedrivalry #queermedia #parasocialrelationships

Yeah, everyone's talking about Heated Rivalry, so how can we not jump into the conversation? Hear our thoughts on why straight women love this show, queer autistic representation, and more. #queerpodcast #heatedrivalry #fujoshi #them #rachelreid #jacobtierney #genderroles #autism

Stranger Things has wrapped, to mixed reviews. We have thoughts about it all: plot, pacing, Will's coming out, and what could have - should have? - been.

State legislatures all over the country have introduced bills to limit trans healthcare for youth in the past couple of years. Although many of these bills will never make it into law, we think it's important to see what's out there and to explore the misconceptions that lead to these policy proposals. #lgbtqpodcast #lgbtqpodcaster #queerpodcast #queerpodcaster #parentallies #genderaffirmingcare #...

Our annual Christmas movie episode, in which we review and discuss gay Christmas movies of various quality... plus a new game where I name a non-gay Christmas movie and Siena invents a (mostly) plausible gay subtext. Enjoy!

The Supreme Court just upheld Trump's executive order on passport gender markers. Here's a quick summary of what that means for our trans friends.

That's right, Gaylorism - the social media theory (and its fallout) about Taylor Swift being secretly queer. We're having a little chat about what is and isn't queerbaiting (again), what responsibility celebrities do or don't have to use their voices politically, and the inherent weirdness of obsessing over a stranger's sexuality. #queerkidstraightmompodcast #queerpodcast #queerpodcaster #lgbtqpod...

S4 E4: In honor of Halloween week, we are talking horror movies! This time, our focus is on “problematic” trans characters. We talk about the villains of 5 movies of varying quality, and discuss the harmful stereotypes they proliferate. #lgbtqpodcast #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcaster #queerkidstraightmompodcast #queerkidstraightmom #parentallies #horrormovies #longlegs #houseofwax #rockyhorrorpictures...

We love spooky season, and we love talking about movies, but those aren't the only reasons we're talking about Hotel Transylvania. These movies are fun to watch, but they also have some really interesting social commentary. Let's talk about it!

Beyond the aesthetic fun and great music, K-Pop Demon Hunters has a powerful message for anyone struggling to accept the things about themselves that they have been told to hide. We are inspired by this movie and the message it gives to queer kids - "love who you are and find the power in your voice" - and to their families: "let them."