A history, most Queer

We are kicking off our second season with a two parter on James Baldwin. I have some links to share for some of videos of him speaking if you want to check them out. https://youtu.be/NUBh9GqFU3A?si=xXBPNj5LIn_DTzPK https://youtu.be/4yzguQXiI6E?si=nVIOCjx3Q4LnvmcP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac Newton changed the world of physics, mathematics, invention, theology, philosophy, and so much more. This titan of science was also asexual and aromantic, which brings him within the purview of this little pod. A book that I read for this podcast that will go much more in depth is Isaac Newton , by James Gleick. Go check it out if you love a bit of history and science. Hosted on Acast. See a...

This is the last episode of season one, and in it we explore the life of Barbara Cameron. She helped to form the first LGBTQIA+ Native organization and would be instrumental in the adoption of the term 'Two Spirit.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's start up a little fire and sit down for a few tales and legends. Oral traditions are a global phenomena and what better way is there to connect with family, friends, and future friends and family than to tell a few tall tales. For the creation of the world, to the first Two-Spirit person, a gender bending lesbian romance, and a randy lizard, these stories are sure to brighten up your day as...

We'wha was a Zuni queer woman, who became a celebrity in Washington D.C. in the later decades of the 19th century. She provided knowledge and wisdom as well as using her negotiating tactics to try to preserve her culture's safety and prosperity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today kicks off our celebration of First American Queer Historical figures. This week, Ozaawindib, someone who would definitely fall into the two spirit category of humans, was a hard party animal, while also fighting for their people's survival, and all while bending some serious gender norms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the rest of the conversation with my friend, Kyle Donovan, as we take a dive into the bad and the not so bad examples of queers in horror films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 1 of a conversation with a friend, Kyle Donovan, about the good, the bad, and the ugly of queer characters and themes in horror films. I don't know which is scarier to contemplate this Halloween season; the terror from the plots, or the fear around the queer? Speciel thanks need to go out to pixabay.com for their fun selection of spokes sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Jeanne Córdova was a hispanic American lesbian powerhouse. Not only did her vast writing and publishing bring together queer folks across the nation, helping to connect people like never before, but her activism against hateful anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and work to bring the Democratic Party to embracing the queer liberation movement helped to ensure the queer community would have freedom and reco...

Chin is a god who waves around an ample erection and has a love for men who have the same. The Tonsured Maize God changed not only gender over time, but also changes from maize to cacao. Veggies and Chocolate, what more is there to ask for? These Maya stories connect even to the LGBTQIA+ Maya that are alive and thriving today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Jordan Arobataeu was an author, painter, and activist. His body of work is enormous and risqué, which is something we all can love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Cesar Romero will probably be forever associated with his role as the villainous Joker in the Batman television series of the 1960s, his career was far more varied and interesting than just that one character. His relatively open gay life had him involved romantically with a few other Hollywood stars. I would like to give a special thanks to the book, Hollywood Gays , by Boze Hadleigh as wel...

For centuries, hatred has used a variety of things as weapons against marginalized people. Religion has been used far longer, but science is now another tool usurped for nefarious ends. We will look at some prime examples of eugenicist policies that have been used against people of color as well as the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the second part of the interview with Dr. Erik Huneke regarding queer life in Berlin, and the life of Charlotte Von Mahlsdorf. It was a wonderful conversation and I hope all of you enjoy the history of the fascinating historical figure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode, we are looking at the life of a trans historical figure whose life stretched from the post First World War Berlin, with it rather accepting atmosphere, to the Berlin of Nazi Germany, and then to a city split in two-one half capitalist and under the protection of NATO, to the other half, Communist and under the protection of the USSR. With all of the wild changes, Charlotte...

In this episode, we will look at the lives of four people who were assigned female at birth, but would go on to serve in the opposing armies of the American Civil War. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Loretta Janet Velazquez, Lyons Wakeman, and Albert Cashier all served their countries with vigor and doing so while transgressing the ideas of femininity and masculinity. These four people only made up a sli...

Iravan is an ancient hero and diety in the Hindu tradition. He is one of the characters in the Mahabharata, and his story is really central. His story would lead to a festival where trans women would spend days recreating his life and death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marinos of Lebanon was a trans saint that has for over a millennia, been a guiding light for trans people and others who do not neatly fit into some societies' gendered boxes. His story is beautiful and it is no surprise that he was set apart as an example to the followers of Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte-Geneviève-Louise-Augusta-Andréa-Timothéa d'Éon de Beaumont, or for a more short name, The Chevalière d'Eon was a French knight whose life saw the Seven Years War, the American and French Revolutions. Half of her life was lived as a man, the other as a woman, but no matter how she presented herself to the world, this trans icon of history lived a life of intrique, adventure, and occasiona...

Just letting everyone know that we will be back in August. A little break is needed, but it will not be long before we are bringing the historical hump back to your Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vodou is an often misunderstood religion from the Caribbean island nation of Haiti. Lets do a short dive into this fascinating faith and some of the queer spirits that are you may find therein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sylvia Rivera is a truly fascinating person to research. Her contribution to the LGBTQIA+ movement is undeniable and her passion to see the downtrodden be lifted up and treated with dignity is something she fought for until her dying day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is a small rant about Pride and trying to keep up hope for the fight. I swear that next week, we will be back into the history. Happy Pride everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shinto and the lore of Japan have queer themes running throughout. Here is a small selection of just a handful of mysterious and magical queer beings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey Park Milburn was an Asian American disability activist. She fought for queer people, she advocated for the disabled, and gave a helping hand to the homeless. While her life was short in years, it was not in compassion and drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.