Queering The Air

We acknowledge that today’s episode is broadcast on the International Day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia, and transphobia - a day that raises awareness of LGBTIQA+ rights violations and to stimulate interest in queer rights work worldwide. #IDAHOBIT2020 Michele Vescio speaks with Tina Dixson and Renee Dixson who have been together for a decade now, not only as a couple but partners in e...

We hear:Shout outs to vital fundraisers, and news: Undocumented Migrants Covid19 fund, First Nations Covid-19 fund, and Emergency Support Fund for Sex Workers. From Meri Leworthy on mutual aid work with Covid-19 Queer Aid Naarm / Melbourne. (Facebook)Re-broadcast from In Ya Face, with James McKenzie speaking to Peaches from Vixen Collective on issues for sex workers during Covid19 and the Victoria...

Michele Vescio speaks with Shane Thoms, a visual documenter and photographer, about his experiences of isolation in the 80s, being queer, and questioning his gender and sexual identity and gender expression, and the quasi-correlation to the current measure of self-isolation and social/physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shane's work focuses on the abandoned space, where he visually c...

Michele presents a collection of spoken word audio works by author, activist, and storyteller Otter Lieffe, a trans woman living in Berlin. Her works discuss ageism, precarity, gender, trans lives, and intersecting oppressions affecting trans women. Michele also presents an excerpt of a 2017 interview they conducted with Otter at the time of the release of her first novel Margins and Murmurations....

Frank and Emily interview Wolfram-Jaymes von Keesing of QueerContent Comix & Zines.

We hear voices of dissent at three protests: the Invasion Day 2020 rally in Melbourne, organised by the Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, with Sasha Edwards and Apryl Watson-Day; to the  Sack Scomo - No right to discriminate rally held by Rainbow Rebellion. featuring Annette Xiberras, Roz Ward and Lucas; to the No to racism, lift the travel ban rally by Stand Together Against Racism featuring...

We hear some news items and shout outs: FPVFLS funding cuts (#SaveFVPLS) , CJ Palmer solidarity fundraiser,  Power from the Margins, and 3CR awards. We hear audio from the HIV and Intersectionality Symposium (2019), from the panel 'Intersections of colonisation, racism and HIV', touching on issues around borders, migration and racism: featuring Christian Vega (LGBTIQA+ engagement and projects - Mu...

On this episode of Queering the Air, Frank and Emily interview artist Bretty Bobett and review some of the latest queer zines in Australia. 

Taz in conversation with Elsa and Kochava on their experiences being queer, Jewish and much more.  Video mentioned on religious discrimination bill is here. 

First, no justice, no peace: we briefly mention the Warlpiri people's struggle for justice after NT death in custody of a 19 year old man. Then we hear from the #JusticeForMhelody Polan Bruno vigil, remembering her name as a trans Filipina woman of colour, after being murdered by a man, and the broader struggles. We hear from Laura McClean, Alexia from Migrante Australia, Sharmane from Anakbayan M...

We celebrate the strength and passion of older LGBT women as they negotiate ageing and aged care. Three older members of our diverse communities (identifying as gender diverse, bisexual and lesbian) talk about their experiences, expectations and attitudes to ageing and aged care. Program created by Switchboard Victoria’s Out & About Program with funding from Lesbians Incorporated. Credits: Program...

On this week's episode, Frank interviews Emily N3ver, previously on the show and talking all things spooky and macabre in time for Halloween!

Firsly, we hear intro, news items and shout outs:  Djab wurrung Embassy, West Papua (3CR show), and justice for Mhelody Polan Bruno (Sydney vigil, fundraiser here).We hear from Wiradjuri woman and union organiser Laura McLean in a wide-ranging conversation from unionism to pinkwashing by big banks to privatisation and much more. We also hear about metro train workers fighting for fair pay and cond...

We hear an interview with Sasha Smith and Dominic Dominic Guerrera from the Aboriginal Sexual Health podcast, and later a conversation with Fafafine storyteller, activist and performer Amao Leota Lu. 

We hear from Rida Khan for critical discussion on the so-called religious freedom bill, and a range of music. 

Updates: Djab wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy on red alert, Justice for Tanya Day inquest until September 13. We then hear from two queer comedians, putting on fringe shows. First, Sunanda with her How Gay am I? show. Second, from Anna Piper Scott with Queer & Present Danger. Also mentioned: Cocoa Butter Club show,  and Haunting the Flesh. 

In this episode Frank interviews Mel Breeder of Zine Gang Distro about underground comics and zines, and speaks to Safe Schools co-founder Roz Ward about the Protest Religious Exemptions Bill: No Right to Discriminate! on August 31st 2019. 

Content and trigger warning:Please be aware that today’s show contains descriptions and discussions about mental health, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trans-exclusionary radical feminists, family violence, misogyny, transphobia, child abuse, religious fundamentalism, gay conversion therapy, queerphobia, sex, violence against trans women, and sexual assault, that may be distressing to some listener...

We hear mentioned briefly two campaigns: Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy now on red alert, and the Free Her campaign to free Aboriginal Women in WA from prison for unpaid fines. We then hear from Erin Kyan and Lee Davis-Thalbourne, founders of the warm-hearted, queer audio drama Love and Luck Podcast (Website, Twitter). Erin and Lee talk about how far the podcast has come, to accessibilit...

Frank interviews musician John Stevens who is involved in black metal/ambient bands Expurgatory, Shallow, Religious Observance, Colostomy Baguette among others about queerness in heavy metal, moving black metal away from facism and making it a more inclusive space for all. 

We hear from activist Evan Van Zijl on concerns with Equality Australia's statement on the so-called religious freedom debate, and later, Amber Karanikolas on the problems with the corporate sponsorship of the Pride Centre (by IBM), disabled people and ableism in universities, and more! Further, see Community Action Against Homophobia and No to the Pride Centre page, and Amber's Overland article,...

We briefly are reminded of the Justice for Tanya Day campaign (petition). We then hear from four gender non-conforming and women panellists: Jane Green (sex worker rights activist with Vixen collective), Miriam Khalil (contemporary artist), Tarneen Onus-Williams (writer and organiser for Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance) and Laura McClean (union organiser and queer anti-fascist), at a discuss...

In this episode of Queering the Air, Frank interviews Swedish Australian artist Aila Stefansdotter-Franck about her comics and art and exploring punk influences in talking about queer issues. Frank also reviews some zines. If you'd like Frank to review your zine, email them at frankcandiloro@gmail.com or message the Queering the Air page on Facebook. 

Content and trigger warning: Please be aware this episode contains descriptions and discussions about mental health, queerphobia, violence, racism, and discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527), or contact your state-based servic...

It's Radiothon 2019! On this show, Iris and Frank play back excerpts from previous shows, review zines and talk about the history of Queering the Air. To donate to Radiothon, call 03 9419 8377 or sms 0488 809 855 - or online at 3cr.org.au.