Just Gay Stuff

Where do we start but with some of the ridiculous Australian sayings that have passed through our generations! Then we talk about how queer slang has changed over the years and the pop culture icons that have made it famous.

It's been a while since we told some bad date stories so here we are again! Some truly awful worst first dates provided by our listeners!

Let's face it, we've all been queer baited! What show did it for you?! This week we discuss the most queer baiting shows since the term was coined and how it can be detrimental for a queer audience!

This week we played a game called "Second Date or Ghost". Real life scenarios that took place and we decided would we cave to a our second date or completely ghost the person. Jess swears she would never ghost anyone in real life but with some of these scenarios you'd be surprised! What would you do?

When we think about history it can definitely be harrowing BUT today we wanted to bring you some uplifting stories so we're bringing you some historical lesbian power couples. All of these pairings had so much influence on the modern day in which we know it, so it's important to learn about them! Some sources for this episode include: https://www.advocate.com/love-and-sex/2018/8/13/16-icon...

*Patreon Launch* If you would like to donate towards us making Just Gay Stuff Podcast, please visit our patreon for sign up details! https://patreon.com/JustGayStuffPodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This week we are back telling your most embarrassing stories! AND WE LOVE IT! If you have a story you wish to sha...

This week we are joined by DJ Beksis AKA Rebecca Bateman as she takes us through her whirlwind later life transition. We learn about how Bek navigated knowing she was girl from an early age to transitioning much later. Please find and connect with Bek here - @djbeksis Bek is also an avid supporter and member of many trans groups - some of which we have listed below so that if you need to connect w...

Today we sit down with Norman Fox, Author of the Queer As Fox book series! Norman has written (so far) two amazing novels detailing some very fascinating journeys in his life. "Finding Ecstasy" and "Bad Boyfriend" are the first two novels hot off the press in a series where Norman shares so much about his queer experience that aligns with others across the 80's and 90's...

If you're in the know! Brisbane Comedy Festival has well and truly KICKED OFF! We have been lucky enough to sit down and have a chat with some of the stars of this years line up! First cab off the rank is Ciaran Sammon, self described immigrant from the land of all things potato, sits down to talk about how he got into comedy, his coming out story and what you can expect from his shows at Brisbane...

"Dick, what do you like?!" Blair Martin, 4zzz's Queer Radio Coordinator joins us for a little history lesson in Queer Radio and a talk about his own journey in the queer space! Please if you don't already follow 4zzz 102.1FM you can here: 4zzz IG - https://www.instagram.com/4zzzradio/ Queer Radio IG - https://www.instagram.com/queerradiobrisbane/ Blair Martin- https://www.instagram.com/blairmartin...

Have you ever done anything wildly stupid to try and win over a crush?! We asked the question and this is what we got back! Ultimately, most were cute little love stories we'll hold in our hearts forever!

This week we're bringing you a brief lesson in Trans History! Who were the first gender fluid and trans people to walk the earth?! Did you know they dated all the way back to 200AD!! How have we come from a time where queer people in general were mostly celebrated to ostracized? Was colonization the turning point?

We've heard them all but do we actually fit any of the stereotypes that are thrown around?! Which ones fit you? Join us this week for a laugh as we discuss some of the most common lesbian stereotypes like "One of you must be the man" and "Lesbians hate men!".

Dusty Springfield once said - " I have tried sex with both men and women.   I found I liked it.   My sexuality has never been a problem to me but I think it has been for other people.   I find it an effort to keep up appearances" How many music artists throughout time paved the way for our queer musicians of today? In this weeks episode, we start all the way back in BC to possibly the fi...

Have you ever heard one of your straight girlfriends say "Maybe I should just be gay it would be so much easier!" ?! Well in this weeks episode we peel back the layers of some of our experiences in straight and queer relationships essentially to put a hole in that theory! In taking a closer look at our personal experiences we talk in depth about how our human connections affected us in d...

Join us for a b*tch session about misogyny and bigotry before we give you a brief overview of the main key points you need to know all about our leading Queen Carlotta! If you knew very little about Carlotta before this episode we hope you leave knowing a lot more! To do a deeper dive on your own accord here are some links! https://youtu.be/GPrLLpoQmVM?si=KtRO3co1Vp_k-xvm https://www.portrait.gov....

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussion of self harm and violence. You know him straight from the couch on one of the countries highest rated reality Tv shows Gogglebox Australia, It's Tim Lai! This week Tim gives us an insight into how he made it onto the Gogglebox couch with his sister Leanne as well as the cultural pressure and difference of being an Aussie with an Asian herita...

Did you know we had a Gay Olympic Games?! This week we bring you the story of The Gay Games and the wonderful people who created them, Tom Waddell and Sarah Lewinstein . How two kindred spirits created a legacy and a life! If you'd like to watch any of the documentaries that we watched in bringing you this episode, they can be found below: Remembering The First Gay Games - https://www.youtube....

In this week's episode, Lauren takes us on a short adventure through some Australian Gay history as well as a couple of famous leaps across the pond. We talk leading gay couples in Australia and a glance at Oscar Wilde and his red flag relationship that landed him in prison. Be sure to follow us on your socials at @justgaystuffpodcast Write to us at Justgaystuffpodcast@gmail.com

On January 24th it marked ONE YEAR of Just Gay Stuff Podcast and in true Jess and Lauren fashion we absolutely forgot! So here's to celebrating one year with you all with the sixth instalment of Worst First Dates! If you have a Worst First Date story that you'd like to share with us - please send it to justgaystuffpodcast@gmail.com!

Join us for an amazing sit down chat with "Professional Drag Race Runner Up" Hannah Conda! In this very amazing chat we learn about the inspiration behind Hannah Conda, how she started in drag and all the tea from behind RuPaul's Drag Race! Hannah takes us through the rollercoaster of emotions and also some beautiful philosophical moments. We love you Hannah! Hannah also has her own...

This week we sit down with Zo Wilson, the magic behind the Sunshine Queer Collective bringing events and the Sunshine Coast Queer Ball to a part of the Queensland Coast that needs it! Zo tells us all about how they put the ball together and then delves deep into their own journey of self discovery and being in the queer space. They went from straight married to finding their true self and tribe an...

**Trigger Warning** This week's episode is a true crime story of Colin Ireland who preyed on the LGBT community in London in the 90's. It's dark, It's twisted, it's harrowing. If you don't like true crime episode's this may not be for you. All Information regarding this episode was found in the following documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcCpESctqNc If you need support from listening to...

This week we interview local talent Brendan who is the amazing human behind the Drag Queen Lady Sasscrotch, Burlesque performer Ursa Major and also co producer of the fabulous Heelfire Club here in Brisbane. We delve into Brendan's creative beginnings and also is queer awakening as well as a little Drag Race Downunder debrief! If you'd like to follow Brendan or Heelfire Club, you can so here! Lady...

An interesting question posed to us over the holidays "Do You Like Being Queer?" had us rifling through all the major events that have happened in our lives in terms of coming out, representation and how we see ourselves. Taking into account all the harrowing things that come with being queer and outweighing them with the joyous things. What answer did we land on and how do you feel about your que...