Exposing the Holes: An Annual Pride Show

Today, another issue from the feminist journal Urania ( wiki link , published from 1919-1940). I am so glad the Women’s Library at the London School of Economics published Urania  online in 2023 so that a journal with a small circulation (aroud 250 copies) could reach new audiences in 2025. This week I am reading the double issue Nos. 51 & 52 , May-August 1925 ( pdf ). It includes "Why We Marr...

This episode is for goth people without gender. Today I talked to friend of the show Mike about the book Sabriel and I also spoke to Victoria Ratliff from The White Lotus. Huge shout out to Xaz as the Ghost of Xmas Past. We have made it halfway through pride month. This episode resembles the inside of my mind. #society To find a No Kings Protest near you, you can visit https://www.nokings.org/ Ple...

🚨SPOILERS WITHIN🚨 Today I am talking to myself in a quiet room about the instant trans classic I Saw The TV Glow (2024) by Jane Schoenbrun . The other movies I plan to cover this month also have spoilers in-episode but since this one JUST came out, I want to make everyone is aware of their risk of engaging here. Here's the trailer for the movie, which tbh gives more info than I would personally...

This episode is all about the whimsical video game Bugsnax (all about creatures who are half-bug half-snack) from Kestrel, an expert in Bugsnaxes. Heads up, this episode contains spoilers for the game. Here is the trailer for Bugsnax! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_RaA25SD80 Pittsburgh pride events can be found on the QBurgh calendar . If you're listening to this show, you should consider makin...

Today I got to speak to Mona Wiley of Buzz Me In about Inga Muscio 's 1998 book Cunt . It is available through Buzz Me In at https://buzzmeinstore.com/products/cunt-a-declaration-of-independence Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH , a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Transgender community of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Electronic donations can be sent to: PayP...

It's album release day and Serious is here to talk about their serious music, seriously. Get excited because the album is premiering RIGHT HERE on Exposing the Holes. You should also check out v.v.itch's other music on Spotify and check out the roleplaying game podcast Goodberry Pie , hosted by v.v.itch and her friend Shea. 𝕷𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖓 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖓𝖊𝖜 𝖆𝖑𝖇𝖚𝖒: https://open.spotify.com/album/3NyCKbKAbICB6cDQNO...

Happy 6/9 to everyone who celebrates. I had a great catch-up with Carl the Cum King of Comedy , played by Erin Ross. If you want to watch a recording of Carl's show on the Hudson, you can watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n17AZkUXy58?si=76n7Fx71H6DEDQA0 Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH , a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Transgender community of South...

I am very pleased to share an issue of Urania ( wiki link , published from 1919-1940), a feminist journal aimed at abolishing the gender binary . It is composed of poems, pieces of news, letters, and opinions about the importance (or non importance) of a person's assigned sex to their personalities and their lives. This week I am reading Issue No. 19, January-February 1920 ( pdf ). It includes "Mo...

The Andy Warhol bridge ? Her name is actually Debra and she's here with some pride month messaging. She was graciously portrayed by Sara Kantner . Fuck the Allegheny River. Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH , a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Transgender community of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Electronic donations can be sent to: PayPal.me/SisTersPGH CashA...

Today it's just me, Suzy, speaking from the heart about the 2015 film Tangerine . Forgive me for jerking off Sean Baker for so long in this episode. I have a solo movie review coming every Friday in June so we can all make sure we're doing the required reading. Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH , a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Transgender community of S...

420? Weed? Marijuana? Spencer's Gifts? Bong rip sound effect? Thanks a million to Gao Rowan for chatting with me as Comrade Delta THC Et Cetera today. You may or may not be able to find them at Curated Flame in Millvale. Today's anthem: Too High for the Supermarket https://youtu.be/fPYf7hcZ740   The one hit song by Iron Butterfly: https://youtu.be/UIVe-rZBcm4 The dollar trick for rolling a joint:...

Today I am talking to the first of four Wednesday book experts, L! If you have any feedback about this epsiode, including if you have read or are going to read any of the books discussed, consider dropping a line using the Jotform set up for the 2025 Exposing the Holes year. You can read L's published stories at https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/8607 L had so many amazing book recommendations and I...

Asher O'Briant disrupts the airwaves with history, trivia, and jokes and invites you all to join Wanda B. Meighnaybor on June 27th and June 28th at Carnegie Stage! And the book Suzy kept mentioning is Before We Were Trans by Kit Heyam . Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH , a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Transgender community of Southwestern Pennsylvania....

Today I am joined by the first guest of the season, legendary night life personality and Pittsburgh vampyre Nosfagatu. Thanks to Connor McCanlus for dropping him off at the studio and picking him up when we were done. For no reason at all, here is a link to the trailer for Nosferatu (2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nulvWqYUM8k All events mentioned are pulled directly from the QBurgh calenda...

WELCOME to the audio pride event you've been waiting for. This is Pittsburgh's own 2SLGBTQIA+ podcast, exposing the holes in stereotypes about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community since 2024. It is by and for the queer people of Pittsburgh. This month has 30 episodes in the queue, one for every day of the month for maximum gay. Every episode is hosted by local comedian Suzy and many of the episodes have a spe...

Season 2 of Exposing the Holes is dropping for Pride Month 2025! A new episode is being released EVERY DAY IN JUNE. Except, there's a catch. The podcast won't be complete until Pittsburgh... uses... 1,000 packets of lube? There's  gotta  be more information in this trailer.

To participate with Operation Olive Branch with assisting families in Palestine, visit their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch It's just me and you today, friend! Follow me on Instagram @nermernermer . I had a really great time recording and publishing these episodes for you all and today I am pulling back the curtain on the show a bit to talk about how it's done, the joy of it all, and oth...

To participate with Operation Olive Branch with assisting families in Palestine, visit their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch Last but not least , today's episode is all about 💜🖤🤍ASEXUALITY🤍🖤💜 with Nick Razum ( @spazum720 on IG! ) For information about other podcasts on Nermer Nermer Network, visit https://linktr.ee/nermernermer & if you like it, consider nominating "The Ole Swit...

To participate with Operation Olive Branch with assisting families in Palestine, visit their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch It's the last week of pride and we still have new episodes of Exposing the Holes. Today Suzy speaks with Cass about the secret truth about bisexuality. For information about other podcasts on Nermer Nermer Network, visit https://linktr.ee/nermernermer & if you l...

To participate with Operation Olive Branch with assisting families in Palestine, visit their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch Thanks for listening, non-lesbian women! Today I talked to Xazrianna Walker ( @xazrianna_mind on IG) about opposite-sex attraction and lesbian stereotypes. You can see Xazrianna perform with the improv group Grandpa TONIGHT at the BYOT Jam in the Unitarian Church Ba...

To participate with Operation Olive Branch with assisting families in Palestine, visit their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch Amber Ruffin Answers Frequently Asked Juneteenth Questions with Seth Meyers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uif9B_xOxos Podcasts to listen to: The Pleasure’s All Yours { Apple | Spotify } is hosted by Courtney and Lex and they focus on the intersectionality of sexua...

To participate with Operation Olive Branch with assisting families in Palestine, visit their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch What's up sports fans , it's really great to see you on this episode of Exposing the Holes. Today's guest is comedian and improvisor Jim Kappas (aka Kayla Fabe, fka Tricky Dick). Here's a clip of Kayla Fabe's first performance of Chapel Roan's "Red Wine Supernova."...

To participate with Operation Olive Branch with assisting families in Palestine, visit their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch Good morning, dreamers ✨ Today's guest is Leftover Lunch ( @leftoverllunch on IG!) For information about other podcasts on Nermer Nermer Network, visit https://linktr.ee/nermernermer AND consider nominating "The Ole Switcheroo" for Best of PGH . Recommendations fro...

Today’s bonus episode is a memorial for the lives lost at the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12th, 2016.  The 49 victims were: Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34. Stanley Almodovar III, 23 Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22 Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 Luis S. Vielma, 22 Kimberly Morris, 37 Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30 Darryl Roman Burt II, 29 Deonka Deidra Drayton,...

To participate with Operation Olive Branch with assisting families in Palestine, visit their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch Timmy fans , our special guest today was portrayed by José Queervo, @queervoqueen on IG! José Queervo is performing on Friday at Arcade Comedy Theater! For information about the show visit https://www.arcadecomedytheater.com/event/fondue-for-two-0624/ For informatio...