Queer Collective Podcast

We all know that it's easy to talk a good game and deliver nothing. So what's different about this election? Who is just serving lip service and who actually has a meaningful plan? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy! . Links! MAKE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE HERE: https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx Find out more about the green party: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/209-front-burner/epis...

We're livin' in "The Great Resignation" era. Since we're all saying eff capitalism and following our dreams we figured its time to chat about how we've overcome some of the biggest challenges & fears associated with leaving your 9-5 job. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective CONTACT US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/ Facebook: https...

Have you ever cried in public? Of course you have. We've all been there and we'll probably be back soon. This week on the pod Emily & Karbon chat about their favourite cry spots and tell you their "main character" crying in public stories. . Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective CONTACT US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/ Facebook: h...

Have you ever told a lie that had ENORMOUS consequences? This week on the podcast Karbon and Emily share stories about the biggest lies they've ever told, and the consequences that followed...can you guess which one of us is the biggest liar? . Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective CONTACT US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.colle... Facebook: https://www.fac...

The wort pain of your life... and it's hilarious. This past week Karbon severely injured her back and was unable to walk for several days. If you've ever had a serious injury you know how painful, depressing and BORING it is to be injured. In this week's podcast we talk all about injuries. The bad, the ugly, the hilarious, and what we learned from all of our shenanigans. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Making friends is hard, & often maintaining those friendships can be even more challenging. In this weeks episode Karbon & Emily talk about their trip into the woods, the loss of a friend, and the revelations they had that encouraged them to break the cycle of bail culture in their own lives & put themselves back out there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Let's get real. As a queer person, sometimes just being yourself can be scary, nerve-wracking and even downright dangerous. This week Emily and Karbon uncover their internalized homophobia and speak on the times they have felt like they should "act straight" in order to protect themselves. Today we get down to the root cause of why we experience these behaviours in ourselves and why you...

Queer identity is heard enough. Now to bring queer relationships into the mix can be confusing, thrilling, exciting and heartbreaking all at the same time. This week Emily and Karbon talk about their first queer relationships, how it differs from straight relationships, and how their first queer loves were the most intense breakups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

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TRIGGER WARNING - after feeling guilt, shame, invalidated and fear for years and years Emily felt called to share her experiences with sexual assault on this weeks episode. This was the absolute hardest episode we have ever filmed, edited and released. We hope that Emily bravely sharing her stories can help make others feel less alone and perhaps move the needle on the ongoing conversation about c...

As we were biking to work we noticed an excessive amount of police in the park. there were fences and horses and too many yellow vests. It's no secret that Toronto has a huge homelessness issue, but is kicking people out of their encampments the answer? Or is there a better way? That's this week on the podcast. Enjoy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

The reality is that every young girl with curvy features will most likely experience being ridiculed or spoken down to for clothes fitting her in a way that isn't overwhelmingly baggy and a "distraction to boys". This week, Emily and Karbon discuss everything that's wrong with dress codes and why they are toxic to our children. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Happy Pride month, its that time of year again where corporations slap rainbows all over the logos and businesses. This goes by many different names, rainbow capitalism, rainbow baiting, or maybe pink washing. But how do we know if a company is really supporting the queer community? or is it all just one bit marketing ploy. This week on the Pod Karbon & Emily give you their take, the history b...

Well...we have some life updates for you. There's rats living under our deck and Emily's bike got stolen...AGAIN. In this weeks episode Karbon & Emily play a game of two truths and a lie. After three years of dating the couple have to get pretty creative to fool each other. Enjoy the stories and let us know in the comments which stories fooled you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Emily asks Karbon some hard hitting questions...will it impact their relationship? If she answers wrong or delivers an unsatisfactory answer does that mean they have to break up? They just might.. You'll have to watch to find out. Enjoy! If you like this podcast and you want to support us be sure to like, comment & subscribe. If you're looking for more Queer Collective content go check us out...

As we grow older we start to think about responsibilities and work and stress and anxiety slowly begins to run our lives and in all that, we forget to play. When we're children we are our most curious, adventurous and fearless selves. This week we talk about how to get back to that and embrace it for the greater good and our mental health. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Have you ever been so close to finishing that you felt like giving up just before the end? Have you ever started something that you thought was going to be the thing you do for the rest of your life and then you realize 3 years later that you hate it? In this week's episode, Emily and Karbon talk about school, graduating, not graduating, and following your heart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Have you ever been so close to finishing that you felt like giving up just before the end? Have you ever started something that you thought was going to be the thing you do for the rest of your life and then you realize 3 years later that you hate it? In this week's episode, Emily and Karbon talk about school, graduating, not graduating, and following your heart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

As we go to bed at night, we can hear the soft sound of lesbians all over the world rejoicing in blissful happiness; For they too, believe they now have a shot with Kehlani... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's talk facts. Cancel culture has a lot of mixed reviews. Is it good? Is it bad? Does it need a new name? This week Emily and Karbon have a spirited debate on the pros and cons of cancel culture, the flaws they see, how cancel culture affects people, and what happens when it is taken to dark extremes. Enjoy the episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Society (including ourselves) often gatekeeps the term "artist", making us feel like we don't belong. So, what actually gives you the right to call yourself an artist? This week Emily and Karbon get a little silly and a little serious when they talk about their history with the word "artist" and what they think about it today. Hope you enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Let's be real, Covid winters hit harder. If you've been down in the dumps you are not alone. This past winter may have been gloomy for a lot of us, but summer warmth and the rays of the sun bring us a new hope of the possibilities this summer, and we will NOT waste it! Hope you enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Have you ever felt like you're in a place where you don't belong? or like you're not doing enough? or like you're putting up a front and faking it till you make it? Well, you're not alone. This week Emily and Karbon talk about the feelings that come with imposter syndrome and how to make yourself feel more validated and like your work does matter and has a purpose. Hope you enjoy! Hosted by Simple...

So we've all heard the theories of the JFK assassination, BUT, have you heard the theories behind the RFK assassination? Robert Kennedy (JFK's brother) was running for president 5 years after his brother died and had just finished a successful run in the Californian primaries. He was just getting off stage and entering the pantry of the Ambassador Hotel where he was greeted with a fatal shot to th...

We've all been there, falling for fake news and posting it only to take it down in a rush 2 hours later because you only read the headline and didn't check your sources. We get it. And telling real news from fake news can be hard. In this episode Emily and Karbon reveal just how hard it is to identify real news from fake news. Let us know how many you get right. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...