Rabia, Felix & Henry

SUDDENLY: a Frank Sinatra podcast

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SUDDENLY... exploring the 20th century from a trans, queer & radical Australian perspective through the legacy of Frank Sinatra. Catgirl noir, ring a ding ding, etc. Join us as we deep dive into Sinatra's work and the nuances of history in abstract & creative ways, with episodes structured around Sinatra's albums, songs, films and radio appearances. Hosted by Rabia & Felix in Melbourne, and Henry Giardina in Los Angeles. Check out our website: suddenlypod.gay. Contact: suddenlypod at gmail dot com. I dig you the most xx

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02: The Reversoscope (Part 1) 20.06.2022 50:39

It's still raining as we begin our odyssey through the Sinatra filmography with the first of a three-part series exploring shorts he appeared in between 1935 and 1948. First up is MAJOR BOWES AMATEUR THEATRE OF THE AIR (1935), in which he wore blackface - a topic we attempt to cover sensitively, diving into the complicated history of the song "Shine" and the legacy of this form of racism today. Th...

01: Not Here to Cancel Frank 15.06.2022 30:07

In this first episode, we set out what this is, what we're about to do and why we, as two transgender millennials in the 2020s, are so excited to rediscover Frank Sinatra. We detour into the Frank Sinatra/CATS connection and the abandoned Scorcese biopic - plus a heartfelt reading from a 1998 transgender community newsletter, and more. Also, it starts raining. CONTACT: SUDDENLYPOD AT GMAIL DOT CO...