Queer We Are

"Giving voice to the voiceless and covering those stories is incredibly important - there are people who have died doing that." - Miguel Marquez Miguel Marquez is a CNN senior national correspondent that has worked in broadcast journalism for 25 years. He and Brad discuss covering difficult stories from around the world and if being gay has affected his career. He has covered many diffic...

Join commedian ANT as Brad's guest and be inspired to get up and create change with kindness. "It cost nothing to be kind. And I wasn't always kind. I got wrapped up in fame for a long time. I got wrapped up in money. I got wrapped up in the trappings. And I forgot the cardinal rule that my parents brought me up with, which is kindness is always important." ANT is an internatio...

The founder of POZ Magazine Sean Strub chats with Brad about The Sero Project, whose mission is to end HIV criminalization and social injustice. Sean also discusses being mayor of a small Pennsylvania town in a conservative area despite years of LGBTQ & HIV activism. And he talks about the rocky, yet fun filled days of the 1970s sexual revolution followed by the AIDS crisis in the 80s and 90s....

Rosie Wilby is an award-winning comedian, author and podcaster based in London. Her new book The Breakup Monologues is based on her acclaimed podcast of the same name and is published globally by Bloomsbury. Rosie discusses with Brad why she gained a strong interest in the breakup process, her comedic career and why it was an easy transition from her earlier music career. Bias against the queer co...

Brian Sims was the first openly gay person elected to the Pennsylvania legislature and served for ten years. He discusses the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community in achieving representation in politics and other fields, including the institutionalized marginalization of certain groups. We learn about the importance of young people growing up more authentically in themselves, the impact of empa...

Husbands, Yuval David and Mark McDermott discuss with Brad the documentary Wonderfully Made - LGBTQ+R(eligion) which was directed by Emmy® winner Yuval and Mark executive produced. "Wonderfully Made" explores the challenges and aspirations of LGBTQ+ Catholics through art. The film is the first of a planned docu-series, which focuses on other faith traditions and LGBTQ+ identities. You ca...

Cathy Renna Talks with Brad about her history of activism, including playing a central role in shaping nearly all major issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community, from the beating death of Matthew Shepard in 1998 to the Fight for marriage equality. She also shares the progress we've made, efforts to end violence again trans people, and why voting for Donald Trump was a hate crime. National LGBTQ...

Robyn Gigl is an attorney, author and activist who has been honored by the ACLU-NJ and the NJ Pride Network. She and Brad discuss the Transgender Day of Remembrance which honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. They also discuss Robyn's experience transitioning while working as a prominent lawyer with a major firm, how people can...

Brian Ruby, a gay professional baseball player and country singer made headlines in 2021 when he publicly became the only out while active player. Bryan made a powerful statement that his identity as a gay man and his love for baseball can coexist. His actions are an example of how knowing someone in the LGBTQ+ community changes one's worldview and diminishes the "them versus us" me...

Iconic drag queen, Miss Coco Peru, known for her ability to be bitter to bring laughter to others, covers her drag career, seeking her authentic self, and her hopes for the future. In addition, she and Brad reminisce about the movie Trick and discuss her new venture on Netflix's groundbreaking animated series Dead End Paranormal Park. Listen in on this entertaining and heartfelt conversation....

Each week Brad Shreve interviews LGBTQ guests who share their positive stories of making a difference in the world, staying optimistic, and spreading good news.  Listen, stay motivated and keep the hope and this is the place to find it because Queer We Are. Transcripts Transcripts and more on the Queer We Are podcast website. Connect with Brad Instagram TikTok Facebook Queer We Are logo created by...