Queering The Air

In this episode, we:discussed some of the ways in which mainstream and corporate culture are co-opting IDAHOBIT to become a bizaare form of celebration instead of the solemn day it is.delved into how much of this is related to the way in which persistent challenges faced by queer people are washed over through apathy, trivialised celebration, and the pathologising of remaining problems.concluded t...

In this episode, we:heard from the '69ers Ten Pin Bowling League about the importance of sport and freindship as a way of queer gathering and forming of community.discussed what it's like when you heroes (think as certain novelist who wrote about childhood wizards) turn bad. Can you continue to admire their work?

On this episode, we:Heard an extract of the wonderful 3CR Podcast 'Queer Histories, Queer Futures', where Sam Elkin describes the trials and tribulations of running the 'Orlando' queer nightclubbing events of the 1990's. Discussed with Jackie Turner of the Trans Justice Project, about the importance of radical trans activists forming coalitions with other political movements in order to influence...

On this show:We reflected on how collective efforts can lead to enriched queer community within regional areas. Noted that the previous day had been International Day of Lesbian Visibility; and having unintentionally included some (probably also unintentional) exclusive language taken from a prime explanatory website, took some time to reflect on the intersectional gender nature of being a lesbian...

On this episode:We heard an extract of 3CR's podcast series 'Queer Histories, Queer Futures'; where Richard Watts describes his past as a 'queer punk', and how this spurred him to create the Naarm based queer punk zine 'Burning Times' in 1995.We discussed with Jackie Turner, of the Trans Justice Project, their campaign calling on Federal election candidates to make a public commitment toprotect tr...

In this episode:We were joined by James Houghton of Thorne Harbour Health, on behalf of the ReWired program; a free group support program for gay, bi+, and queer men (cis and trans) who want to change their methamphetamine use and manage their mental health. We heard the perspectives of some patrons of the launch of the Wicked Women Reboot photographic exhibition. Having on previous episodes featu...

In this episode:Atlas interviews Blair from Frutti Loops, a queer crafts drop-in and hangout event held every second Sunday; about the event and the joy of creating queer space. Madison, Atlas, Oscar and Nimble discuss how creating queer spaces helps foster a sense of second family; which in turn can provide safety to discuss and share otherwise hazardous topics. Atlas interviews attendees of the...

In this episode:We took some time to wonder at the fantastic programming that had proceeded the show, by a range of trans, gender diverse and non-binary talent, as part of 3CR's Trans Day of Audibility. Madison and Atlas reflected on the nature of voice, including Madison's comfort with the low voice that 30 years of testosterone will give a trans woman prior to going on HRT, and the wonderful voi...

In this episode:We spoke about a number of events coming up, but with a good amount of discussion around each one as an example of how such events help frame and maintain community,We got to know Eva a little, a new addition to the Queering the Air crew, including about their community work in theatre and stage writing,We chatted with friend of the show Lunar Jade, particularly about the difficult...

On today’s session, Madison Moffat shared some very sad news regarding the Queering The Air team; purely coincidentally, both Sasja Sydek and Seena Katayama are departing from 3CR. Seena has found an amazing career opportunity elsewhere in the media industry that sadly requires her to only perform such work with her new employer. Sasja has been a mainstay of Queering The Air. For a significant per...

Lesbians who read: gather around and press play! On this episode, Madison chatted with Emmanuelle Rambeua & Gabe Tejada, co-editors of Sinister Wisdom: A multi cultural lesbian literary and art journal. We spoke aboutthe unique nature of an intersectional queer women's publication,the special contribution it makes to our communal efforts to resist and survive patriarchyhow being a communal, volunt...

This episode of 3CR’s Queering the Air involved a conversation with three incredible contributors to our queer community. Oscar and Clare of the TGD Bookclub joined us to discuss the joyful fulfillment of communal reading and appreciation. Drag superstar Cerulean shared their insights on how gender diverse performance and drag workshops enrich the TGDNB culture. The conversation wrapped up with th...

Our host, Seena, talked to Hannah and Helen from Lesbirun about all things running, walking and community. Lesbirun, a Naarm/Melbourne based inclusive run club, started from one member to over 100 people running, walking and chatting together each week. We talked about the lesbian community, and sober spaces of meeting people from our community. There were also chats about lesbian role models and...

We are understandably concerned about what we see happening in the United States of America, and feel solidarity for our queer comrades in that country. However, on this Sunday's Queering The Air, Madison Moffat will ponder: to what extent are we aware of the political threats at home, as presented by the stance of our own main conservative political party? Parliamentary voting patterns of the cur...

This episode features a vibrant exploration of several exciting events: the Midsumma Pride March, the Queer Shit Show, and the Truth To Power Café. In our adventure, Aunty Mads and Seena bravely ventured out into the scorching heat to conduct Vox Pop interviews with participants of the Midsumma Pride March. Their encounters reveal a heartwarming spirit and positive energy among the attendees, show...

On this exciting episode of Queering The Air we were thrilled to welcome back our co-host Sasja, making her first appearance in the studio this year. While our beloved co-host Seena could not be with us to work commitments, she was far from forgotten, having made a music request for our listeners. Aunty Mads and Sasja dove into some important discussions, including the involvement of police at the...

On this episode of 3CR’s Queering the Air, Madison (She/Her) read and discussed an open letter of demand to Victoria Police from a newly forming group, the Trans Justice Alliance Victora (TJAV), in the hope that it can restore some likelihood of Victoria Police finally doing the right thing with regards to three key aspects of Trans Justice. TJAV seek to challenge the abusers of corporate power, i...

On this episode of 3CR’s Queering the Air, Madison (She/Her) mixed storytelling with music to retell their gradual awakening as a gender diverse, queer person; and how her relationship with popular culture confused and enlightened throughout. The narrative is from her piece 'Ethereal Release from Form' from the trans writing anthology 'In Flux - Trans and Gender Diverse Reflections and Imaginings....

This episode of 3CR’s Queering the Air involved a discussion between Madison Moffat (She/Her) and Stacey Stokes (She/Her) about their lived experience in dealing with the policing and incarceration system. Stacey shared insights that we can all learn from and share within our community. We also celebrated how Stacey is using those experiences to create opportunities, for others who are caught in t...

We welcome our newest Queering the Air member this Sunday! Seena chatted with co-hosts Sasja and Madison about how she came to volunteer at 3CR and her experience as a queer person in Japan, where she grew up! She shared her current favourite tunes, and what you can expect from her in coming shows. Seena, Sasja and Madison talked about how the queer community can show up for each other, where you...

We were truly honoured to be joined by Harchana today. Her story was nothing short of extraordinary. Having migrated to Australia as a refugee, she sought not just safety, but also the opportunity to rebuild her life. Her journey was a testament to incredible resilience, as she navigated the complexities of displacement and underwent a profound personal transformation. Harchana’s past was filled w...

On this episode of 3CR’s Queering the Air, Madison Moffat chatted with dancer, choreographer and influencer #beatsbyblayk about being queer within the commercial entertainment industry as a trans man and overcoming the stigma and anxiety that can come with it. We also caught up with Tiger Salmon, the co-founder of the (so legendary, bordering on mythical) 1990's queer women's zine 'Wicked Women'....

In this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja took center stage as she hosted her final show of the year, seizing the chance to look back on her journey throughout the past months. During this poignant reflection, she delved into six of her favorite episodes, sharing the standout moments that had a profound impact on her. Sasja highlighted various themes and discussions that not only resonated with h...

 For this special Transgender Awareness Week episode of 3CR’s Queering The Air, Madison Moffat presents a multitudinal celebration of Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary (TGDNB) culture and creativity:Where to go in order to remember trans folk who have died as a result of anti-trans violence, during next week's Transgender Day of Rememberance (TDOR). An interview with Joe Ball, our new Victorian...

This episode of Queering The Air features a segment that Sasja Sÿdek is particularly excited about, joined by co-host Madison Moffat. As a co-founder of Trans Sisters United, Sasja passionately advocates for the importance of SISTERHOOD. This episode was strongly inspired by a recent event honoring Mama Gayzha, a cherished transgender icon from Naarm/Melbourne who sadly passed away, leaving the tr...