A history, most Queer

Kyle and I, Julian Rushbrook, your host, continue our discussion on our five horror films with queer elements. I hope you all enjoy!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are talking about a few creepy horror films again....while feeling a little silly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bisexual thruple of psychologists and women's right activists birthed the most iconic Super Woman of them all, Wonder Woman during the height of the conflict between Democracy and Fascism. We need her to shine up her bracelets and coil up that lasso for the fight continues today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Between the McCarthyism of the 1950s and the constant fear that Commies were under every rock and behind every door, tales of heroes and villains were being censored. Of course, it was all to 'protect the children,' a phrase we hear all the time today by right wing demagogues. Here is a link to Ultra , the podcast by Rachel Maddow that goes more in-depth into McCarthyism. https://podcasts.apple.co...

The second half of A history, most Queer's look at the Epic of Gilgamesh . In the series, Holding Out For A Hero , we are looking at the oldest known hero myth, and it is a queer one at that! Monsters, petty goddesses and immortals lurk in the tales of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The O.G. heroes, Gilgamesh and Enkidu were not so secretly fond of each other. The mighty god/men of Uruk started out as enemies, but would soon find love in each others' embrace, and adventure at each others' sides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the second part to the story of that "little student group that could." The GAA fought for years for recognition as a legitimate student group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the second part to the story of that "little student group that could." The GAA fought for years for recognition as a legitimate student group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the first part in a story that I initially researched and wrote about nearly 15 years ago. With everything going on in Oklahoma's education system, I thought it would be a good idea to look into this forgotten moment in Oklahoma's queer history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take a look back at our first season's look at a little history of the big art form of drag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Episcopal Church (Church of England) has recently put forth a statement and it regards the pronouns of the Almighty. In this episode we will look at how this is just a part of God's ever changing self. Whether it be their pronouns, or physicality, Yahweh in always evolving to meet humanity where it is. https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/inclusive-language/ https://youtu.be/mdKst8zeh-U?si...

It is our Pride 2024 Special! We will be covering a few English language slurs that are used to cut down LGBQTIA+ folks. The history of these terms is interesting as well as how some of these hateful turns are having a renewal as terms that empower rather than denigrate. Interrogating the Use of LGBTQ Slurs: Still Smearing the Queer? by Meredith G. F. Worthen is a great resource on these issues. h...

Here is the continuation of our conversation....below are some resources. Of course, the Quran was a helpful source in information. Here are some digital ones that you might enjoy. https://youtu.be/rw_-lCDOUWc?si=tk3OAkgi0k6An6hI https://youtu.be/8IhaGUlmO_k?si=ao_U8n4k2-9NU-nY https://www.luthercollege.edu/university/academics/impetus/winter-2013-impetus/a-muslim-non-heteronormative-reading-of-th...

I am joined by a friend from last season that you may just recognize. This is going to the first part in our discussion about queerness in Islam. I will include a more detailed list of sources in next week's episode show notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our exploration of queer themes in the Abrahamic Faiths, I thought it might be nice to revisit last season's episode about St. Marinos. I hope you all enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our exploration of queer themes in the Abrahamic Faiths, I thought it might be nice to revisit last season's episode about St. Marinos. I hope you all enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the episode that may be the biggest stretch when it comes to seeing a potential queer reading of a Biblical story, but nonetheless, the tale of love and the bond between the two women, Naomi and Ruth, captures the imaginations of all people. Wedding vows for centuries include lines of dialogue between the two women. Is it really inconceivable that the pair might be more than just two women...

This is the first in a series that I have dubbed Take Me To Church! We will be looking at the super bromance between Prince Jonathan and the future King David. Yup he had a lot of wives, but David also had his eyes on the guys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our last episode in the mini-series, Reading is FUNdamental , we are looking at Oscar Wilde's novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray . This gothic tale of narcisissim gone mad is just as relevant in the 21st century as it was when it was published in the 19th. It is funny, scary, and most of all, queer as hell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This novel by James Baldwin was published and started all sorts of controversy. It was, after all, the 1950s, so queer themes were scandalizing. Don't look for a happy ending in this one. Here is a link to a piece I used as a reference in the Guardian. My other source is of course, the work itself! Go to your local library and take a gander at this lovely book. https://www.theguardian.com/books/20...

The Lesbian Period Piece is a trope these days, but it got its start in 1928 with the publishing of The Well of Loneliness . The author, herself a lesbian, bravely wrote a story to tell of the lives of queer people, and faced a huge backlash for it. It was banned in her native UK for two decades, and for what? Well, listen and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This book is a bizarre and fun journey through a parallel universe, when Faggots, Fairies, Queens and others fight against the evil Warren-And-His-Fuckpole, the ruler of the nation of Ramrod. I hope you enjoy hearing of this story and that you go out right away to get your hands on a copy of this delightful cult classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the journalistic spotlight on Oklahoma, I thought it would be a good idea to look at some recent events surrounding the death of non-binary 16 year-old Owasso student, Nex Benedict. I will include various links to stories related to this, as well as help line sites if any of you or anyone you love is needing a helping hand in these difficult times. Help line information: https://www.thetrevor...

Due to my not having a voice for the past few days, I thought I might re-release the episode from 21st of June 2023, about Haitian Vodou and the fascinating queer elements in that faith tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the continuation of James Baldwin's story. Included are some links to resources and videos of interviews an so on that are featured in the episode. https://scholarship.law.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1259&context=penn_law_review_online https://youtu.be/9jXwWCyMJyc?si=60MiOqrFvFHjI-Be Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.