Everyone's A Little Queer

IT'S ELECTION RESULTS TIME! We celebrate the rainbow wave with LGBTQIA+ candidates making history across the country and recognizing the importance of the re-election of LGBTQIA+ lawmakers. At the time of recording, ballots and measures were still being counted; including measures affecting trans students, Virginia’s vote to protect same-sex marriage, and Missouri’s rejection of Amendment 3.We als...

Actor, writer and creator Paul Gosselin joins us to share his story of growing up in small-town Vermont, finding strength to come out and be true to hisself, and turning his love of soap operas into the successful web series entering its final season, "Misguided". We discuss the power our friends, allies, and chosen family have on giving us strength to be comfortable wit ourselves, and breaking fr...

Happy Halloween, or as we like to say, Merry Gay Christmas! We dive right into this week's biggest LGBTQ+ news. The Young Turks' "Closetocracy" documentary. Then it's the final LGBTQIA+ history lesson with the Kinsey scale. We recount the gay dad who won't face charges after punching an anti-gay influencer who posed as a journalist. They also celebrate Chappell Roan's Super Graphic Spectacular, wh...

Coming out is not a one-time announcement—it can reshape how you understand identity, faith, family, and the life you imagined for yourself. We have the pleasure of sitting with Dr. Lucas Hall, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in therapy for gay men and LGBTQIA+ adults. We discuss coming out, internalized homophobia, the role of chosen family, and how language can shape whether peopl...

This week J.P. hardy joins Currently Queer as a special guest! Early voting is underway, and this episode shows why your vote matters more than ever for queer rights, trans visibility, and the future of democracy itself. Trans Kansas candidate Avery Rowland is running with viral confidence and representation in a deep-red district while fighting back against a law that invalidates transgender IDs...

Queer representation works best when it stops trying so hard and isn't gimmicky? Robert Jerome Pagan—an award-winning media creator, activist, and CEO—is sharp, funny, and not afraid of personal conversation about queer storytelling, visibility, and what makes representation feel authentic. Robert reflects on growing up queer and brown in the Bay Area. Finding community through LGBTQ+ activism and...

Queer visibility is turning into a form of resistance—and this episode explores why that matters right now. LGBTQ history month continues with a trans tech pioneer who helped power the devices we use every day. Stories and headlines shaping LGBTQ+ life to the fight over safety, funding, and being seen. We close with a reminder to support the community, make a plan to vote, and keep being loud and...

Find out what happens when a queer bioethicist takes decades of healthcare oversight and turns into a medical thriller? Parker Garrett, author of "Adverse Events", joins us to discuss AI ethics, patient privacy, and effects of government cuts for queer healthcare.  Parker shares the personal story behind his work and why asking hard questions about healthcare systems matters, urgent conversations...

Queer history & political urgency sprinkle this episode. LGBTQ history month led us from Bayard Rustin and the March on Washington to current events. We review Dr. Fauci’s recognition from the Equality Forum for his lifesaving work during the HIV/AIDS crisis spanning from from the 80s to today, and the surprising personal and political fallout surrounding Kristi Noem and Bryon Noem (a.k.a Big...

The pitcher behind the viral Portland Pickles kiss, J.P. Hardy, joins Everyone's A Little Queer to talk about growing up between Germany and the U.S., surviving Catholic guilt, coming out at 19, and why living authentically sometimes means waiting until you are financially independent before "coming out". Join us for a fun week as J.P. Hardy, a queer event producer, content creator, and entreprene...

This week we unpack the latest battles over LGBTQ students’ Title IX protections and school pride symbols, plus Alyssa Edwards’ response to a political attack ad. We also discuss misinformation about queer-friendly faith communities and how Heated Rivalry fans are turning representation into real-world support. A sharp look at the news and culture shaping LGBTQ lives right now. #lgbtqnews #lgbtqri...

We sit down with Rev. Danielle McCleary’s, who is also the Outreach Manager for iconic documentary, 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture. We explore Rev. McCleary's journey as a queer person, pastor, and how the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture changed her understanding of faith, identity, and scripture. Discussion of the harm caused by the mistranslation, biblica...

Queer wins, closeted hypocrisy, and a Midwest festival that could change everything. This week we unpack students rising up in Virginia and winning a fight over an unjust school board policy. Hungary is back and making moves to give same-sex couples more rights. Our home of Kansas City celebrates its first SapphicCon! We go dive into Lauren Boebert ethics complaint and comedian Matt Matthews’ on-a...

Kaelan Strouse joins Everyone’s a Little Queer for a raw conversation about queerness, spirituality, sexuality, trauma, and self-acceptance. We follow his journey from repression to living unapologetically and finding the sacred connection between identity, desire, and sexual wholeness. His also discuss his upcoming book, Ecstaticism: Transmission from the Threshold and what motivated him to write...

Queer visibility is under attack all over the world. We remember Sophie Lee from Baltimore and break down the statistics of violence against the Trans community. We unpack the BBC’s decision to pull RuPaul’s Drag Race UK after 11 series, why that loss matters far beyond one show, and how representation can vanish when institutions decide queer culture is too expensive to keep. The conversation wid...

Join us this week with the one and only, Marco Braun of  @Marcosfunhouse  ! Marco shares his journey of self-discovery, healing his inner child, and thriving as a gay man. We delve into topics like community, authenticity, and the importance of embracing one's true self. Marco shares his journey of self-discovery, his love and collection of unique vintage jewelry, and purses, and his vibrant life...

Twenty-five years after 9/11, this episode finds queer heroism, queer progress, and queer joy in the places you might not expect - from Flight 93 courage to college campuses and the return of The Great British Bake Off. #LGBTQ #QueerPodcast #TransRights #QueerHistory #LGBTQNews #QueerJoy #LGBTQStudents #MarkBingham Donations for Kirk: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-melinda-ryders-impact-on-kc

Pronouns have never been the problem. Fear is. Jordan Palmer of  @JPalmHairdressing  shares how a haircut can be gender-affirming care, a confidence reset, and a doorway into embracing yourself fully. We sit down with Jordan, they are a non-binary Omaha hairdresser, whose viral TikToks and Instagram clips turned pronouns, consent, and queer visibility into a powerful calling card. My pronouns are...

A queer community is grieving, and this episode opens with a heartfelt tribute to drag legend Bruce Winter, known onstage as Melinda Ryder, whose 50-year legacy helped shape Kansas City’s LGBTQ+ scene. Mark and Bernard share the news, the love, and the urgent call to support Kirk and Bruce through a GoFundMe while honoring a life that raised thousands for community causes and lifted up generations...

Nia Clark and Lindsey Clark of the  @hrcmedia  share how storytelling becomes a lifeline, a strategy, and a form of resistance for queer people navigating a world that keeps trying to define them first. Nia, a master of social work and senior specialist of strategic outreach and training at HRC, shares a powerful journey through 14 years in foster care, coming out at 16, and the night she stood on...

Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, drag bans, trans health care, and a huge wave of queer wins and losses all hit the same conversation. If you care about LGBTQIA+ rights, voting, or just want the smartest, sharpest queer news roundup, this episode has the updates you need right now. #lgbtqia #news #advocacy #queer #podcast

Queer life is not just bars and Pride flags. It is chosen family, community spaces, and the everyday work of staying visible when the world wants you to hide. Alex "AP" Perez of the  @dovewhether  podcast brings a sharp, funny, and deeply honest conversation about what it means to come out - and then come out again - as queer, Mexican, and politically aware in corporate America. This episode gets...

In this episode, we explore critical issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community, including government policies on HIV/AIDS funding, immigration detention of queer individuals, and recent victories in local anti-discrimination laws. We also highlight inspiring acts of community support and activism by Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid. Help Chantal: https://gofund.me/a76e224bf

This week we are joined by Samuel Garza Bernstein who shares his insights from his research on the life of Roddy McDowell, queer history in Hollywood, his own writing process, and most importantly living authentically and unapolgetically as yourself. We dive into the life pronounced Hollywood actor Roddy McDowell and the evolution of LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance in the media. Samuel Garza Bern...

In this episode, we share our recent trip to Chicago to see  @GFlipDrums  and go over some recent queer news. We cover queer news, from Chappell Roan’s trans youth fundraiser to Turning Point U.S. Gay, anti-trans laws in Kansas, Seattle’s support for displaced LGBTQ+ people, and a roundup of the most sexually liberal cities in the world. We also discuss the importance of voting as we approach the...