The Gayly Planet: The Final Fronqueer | A Star Trek Podcast

We are back from break and holy moly, we made it to Goblet of Fire!!! This week: Frank Bryce says ACAB; Pettigrew thinks they should do this without Harry Potter and he is correct; Voldemort makes a truly excellent joke; Lark and Jessie want to teach you all about danger noodles; and more! Do you want a “Frankie Says ACAB” shirt? Of course you do! Do you want a Gay People Love Puns pin? OF COURSE...

It’s our birthday! Rather, it was our birthday a few weeks ago, and to celebrate we are here to talk about all the wonderful things that have happened for us and our podcast(s) over the past year. We are so grateful for our community—we quite literally wouldn’t be here without all of you. Check out  our website  for rad  merch , comics, and info about our other shows! Support us&nbs...

At long last we have reached the end of Prisoner of Azkaban, and it’s time to talk about Harry’s Fool’s Journey! Join us as we discuss Harry’s growth and dedication, terrible decisions, and tragic losses; Crookshanks’ heroic attempts to guide everyone in the right direction; Sirius and Remus as long lost lovers; and the fleeting moment of The Sun that we see at the very end of this book. Check out...

In this episode we were joined by Anna Meriano, the author of This is How We Fly, for a brilliant discussion that ranged from Hagrid’s Buckbeak stick and poke tattoo to Dumbledore the Puppet Master to the absolute heartbreak of Harry losing two dads in one go. And of course, a conversation about Anna’s beautifully written book! Find Anna on twitter and her website . Listen to our full interview wi...

Welcome to part B of our episode with special guests Toya and Eugenia of the Woke Doctor Who podcast! This episode contains a politics section with an epic rant about “Hermione’s white face,” and of course, a Health and Science section about time travel with a couple of time travel experts!!! Could you ask for anything more? We doubt it. Find Woke Doctor Who wherever you listen to podcasts, on the...

We were thrilled to be joined for this episode by Toya and Eugenia of the Woke Doctor Who podcast. We sat down with them to talk about chapter 21 of Prisoner of Azkaban, aka the time travel chapter, and it was honestly just such a joy. In part one of our discussion we talked about the fact that Hermione would NEVER have to ask Harry Potter what Dumbledore intended for them to do; the tragic figure...

In this episode we were joined by the wonderful Sarah Sarwar for discussions about how Crookshanks is a top and we all just need to accept that; how the tunnel to the Shrieking Shack is a metaphor for polyam relationships; Harry’s attachment style; how absolutely tragic this chapter is; and so much more. Find Sarah on Instagram Twitter . Join our sticker club ! Check out  our website  fo...

Introducing our new Patreon-exclusive Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast, We Are The Gayers! In this mini version of our first episode, we are discussing Buffy season 4 episode 1, “The Freshmen” with all the depth, humor, ruthlessness, and horniness you’d expect from your favorite Chosen Queers. If you like what you hear, join us at Patreon for the full version and access to all future episodes! Che...

We were joined for this chapter by the hosts of #Wizard Team, Bayana and Robyn, and we had so much to talk about that it had to be split into two episodes! Today, please enjoy part 2: in which we disavow Severus Snape, dive into the surprising complexities of Peter Pettigrew, and refuse to excuse plot holes on behalf of drama. Listen to #Wizard Team wherever you are listening to this podcast, and...

We were joined for this chapter by the hosts of #Wizard Team, Bayana and Robyn, and we had so much to talk about that it had to be split into two episodes! Today, please enjoy part 1: an ode to the most precious bean, deserver of all things good, bratty bottom of our hearts: Sirius Black. The fanfic instagram account Lark mentioned hazplupin Listen to #Wizard Team wherever you are listening to thi...

Welcome to The Gayly Prophet: Feelings Edition. Lark and Jessie each sat down with Madison Ford, the host of Beyond the Veil , for an interview about what it’s like to be queer Harry Potter podcasters in 2020. Please join us for this intimate behind-the-scenes conversation/ soul-bearing session. Listen to the full interview on our Patreon . Check out  our website  for rad  merch , c...

We were so excited to welcome Prerna Abbi-Scanlon back to the show for this very gay and very political chapter! We talked about Wolfstar as OTP, Werewolves as allegories for disability, the witching healthcare system and its unfortunate similarities to our own, parasites, and wondered about what makes a new building haunted in the UK. Find Prerna’s work on instagram . Check out the Shoebox Projec...

This week we were so honored to have Tahirah Alexander Green back in the studio with us to discuss one of the most fraught chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban! Topics include: why can’t anyone just say what needs to be said?! Everyone is bleeding! Hermione really lets us down but Crookshanks is the bestest boi! Heavy political stuff! And more! Find Tahirah at Tahirah.art , on twitter , and check out a...

If you can’t even prevent a sunburn, what is the point of being magic? In what circumstance would one ever need to turn a teapot into a tortoise? Why is Scabbers in a jug of milk??? Why, why, why is Hogwarts such a terrible school??? All this and more in today’s edition of The Gayly Prophet! Thank you to our special guest on this episode, Theo Julien Forrester! Find him on instagram , or on the co...

For this episode we sat down with absolute LEGEND Chuck Tingle to talk about trans advocacy, autism, fighting scoundrels, the power of kindness, what his Hogwarts house would be, and more! This episode is a gift to humanity, and we can’t wait to share it with you. You don’t need to have read Harriet Porber or listened to our episode on it to enjoy this interview! Check out  our website  ...

In today’s newspaper: Has there every been anything as satisfying as Hermione Granger and the day she was just OVER IT??? Why did we have to read EIGHT pages of Quidditch? Draco Malfoy sure is a real shithead, huh? Hagrid and Beaky had a Great Time In London, apparently?!? And, a revision of our reading of Ron Weasley! Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our new podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowel...

In this very special edition of The Gayly Prophet, we read Chuck Tingle’s amazing, validating, beautiful, scathing Harry Potter satire, “Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus.” Like the book, this episode is exactly what you need, exactly when you need it. CW for lots and lots of sex talk. Things we reference that you might want to know more about: Rodeoh has a truly wonderfu...

Welcome to our very first guest episode! Join the hosts of Woke Doctor Who as they discuss race and representation in Harry Potter. These folks are basically the The Gayly Prophet of Doctor Who, so you’re guaranteed to love them. “Woke Doctor Who is a podcast about race and representation in Doctor Who with an Asian lady from DC and a Black lady from Baltimore.” Find them at wokedoctorwho.com and...

In this bonus episode we answer your questions about gender and sexuality because it’s Pride month and we want to! We tackled questions about how to choose the right pronouns, what to do about internalized homophobia, crushes, polyamory, and more! Asexuality resources: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships_sexual_identity_in_your_own_words/just_the_basics_ace_an_asexuality_primer https:...

This week we spoke with Nora Rachel, a Mitigation Investigator who works to save the lives of those on death row. By mounting a mitigation defense for Voldemort, we discussed the impacts of trauma on childhood development, the importance of intervention, the power of neuroplasticity, and how transformative justice models can interrupt the cycles of abuse and trauma that lead to violence . At its h...

JK Rowling’s claim that Lupin’s werewolfism is an allegory for HIV/AIDS is incredibly controversial. In this interview we spoke with Nicole Stagg, a nurse who formerly worked for both Planned Parenthood and Act Up, about why this take is inappropriate and poorly executed. Resources: https://thenib.com/sex-positive-d351b9f484a8/ https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/books/2016/09/remus-lupin-and-sti...

Breaking news! Lark approves of Snape’s behavior! Also, how great is Hagrid’s suit? What are the ethics of the Marauder’s Map, and is it more comparable to porn, Linux, or the Dark Web? What defines “dark magic” overall? Any why, WHY is Harry James Potter the actual worst in this chapter? Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our new podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! Check out  our website...

Did Fred and George steal that food from Honeydukes? Did no one tell Sir Cadogan not to let Sirius Black into the common room? Should Hermione apologize to Ron? How did Percy and Penelope settle their bet? (hint: not with money) And why, why, WHY is Harry allowed to use a Firebolt in a school Quidditch match??? Check out EsGAYpe From Reality, our new podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! The s...

Breaking news, Hermione needs better friends! Also: Can anyone just mail order anything and have the money taken out of someone else’s vault? Has there ever been a good epilogue? Do boggarts actually become the thing they’re impersonating? Can you imagine how incredible History of Magic would have been in the hands of a competent teacher??? All this and more in today’s edition of The Gayly Prophet...

Welcome to episode one of EsGAYpe From Reality, our new quarantine (Queerantine?) podcast about Carry On by Rainbow Rowell! This week we are discussing chapters one and two, if you want to read along with us (which you do!). If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to the show on apple podcasts, stitcher, or spotify, or contact us to have it added to your fave podcast app! Check out  o...