Sarah Jones-Popiel and Siena Popiel

Queer Kid, Straight Mom

Society EN ↓ 90 episodes

What is queer coding? How about queer baiting? And why is it okay to say queer now - it was an insult when I was a kid! Finding common ground with kids as a parent is tough enough without a new and specific vocabulary - but a willingness to learn about these terms and issues is one of the best ways a straight parent can support an LGBTQ+ kid. We hope that listening in as we discuss these topics can help you - whether you're parent or child, straight or not - strike up your own discussions at home. And if you're a kid who's not quite able to talk about these things at home yet, we hope we can m...

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Sarah Jones-Popiel and Siena Popiel

Episodes

Just the Facts: What You Need to Know About Gender Affirming Care 08.05.2023 51:58

A Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Lowe

The tea on LGBTQ+ slang 25.04.2023 30:41

Friend of Dorothy. Gaypanic. Enby. U-hauling. Every subculture has its own unique way of speaking, and the communities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella are no different. We'll explore this language, from the secret phrases gay people used to protect themselves in the past to the terms that bond friends in the present.

The Wannabe King and the Mouse in His Way 11.04.2023 33:10

Disney vs. DeSantis: is it a marketing ploy, a power struggle between middle aged men, a real attempt to champion human rights - or all of the above?

Just Put a Rainbow On it: The corporate charade of Pride marketing 27.03.2023 30:33

Just about everyone has a line of rainbow gear for Pride Month nowadays. Which brands truly support and advocate for the LGBTQ community, and which are just taking advantage of a marketing oppportunity?

J.K. Rowling is up to no good 14.03.2023 29:52

So many of us have deeply loved the Harry Potter series - whether we grew up reading them or discovered them as adults - but have found the books' message of love and acceptance challenged by their author's transphobic remarks. What do we do with all this contradiction?

Rainbow Reading: Books we recommend for LGBTQ+ kids 27.02.2023 29:44

It's hard to know what books have good represenation and are age appropriate - especially when rampant book bans suggest that ALL books with LGBTQ+ characters are obsene. Here are some thoughts on the bans, and some recommendations for kids and parents.

Queer is Here 13.02.2023 32:14

We break down what it means to own the word queer, why and when it's okay to use it, and why some people find it upsetting.

Best LGBTQ+ TV Shows of 2022: Our Top 5 30.01.2023 47:08

We summarize and rank five LGBTQ+ shows that debuted in 2022.

The Pronouns 09.01.2023 31:36

Even Merriam-Webster is on board! Can we middle aged parents break free from our grammar education and embrace the they/them?

"We Belong in these Rooms": A conversation with Zooey Zephyr 26.12.2022 33:24

Join us as we get to know Zooey Zephyr, representative-elect to the Montana State House and soon to be the first transgender woman to hold public office in Montana!

Election 2022: Takeaways 28.11.2022 17:36

The 2022 election saw record numbers of LGBTQ+ candidates and some groundbreaking victories. What does it all mean?

Trailer 21.11.2022 1:10

Welcome to Queer Kid, Straight Mom!

Bury Your Gays: Queer Coding in Horror Movies, Part 2 14.11.2022 34:53

Nothing terrifies polite society so much as someone who is different. Horror movies have always blurred the lines between monster and misfit, unnatural and non-conforming. Join us on this journey through decades of horror films as we decode filmmakers' queer messaging and the human fear of otherness.

Bury Your Gays: Queer Coding in Horror Movies, Part 1 31.10.2022 26:42

Queer Baiting: What It Is, What It's Not, and Why It Matters 18.10.2022 25:56

Ever heard the term "queer baiting?" We're breaking down where the term originated, the ways it's misused, and how even the most open-minded of us fall into the trap of letting our assumptions shape our expectations.