Join Saer — a 21-year-old queer fangirl who spends too much on the internet — and Robert — a 48-year-old movie buff — as we look at queer representation in television and movies. Saer’s been in just about every fandom for at least a week, and Robert was an ally way before it was cool. We will examine notable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, and popular crack-ships throughout history, including: Reddie, Destiel, Twillow, and many more. We will also talk about important history-making shows l ...
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Welcome to Something Queer is Happening Here! Join two LGBTQ+ writers and scholars on a quest to find all the queer subtext in literature and media. Because why bury your gays when you can dig them up?
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A pair of gaymers, Travis and Mike, discuss the world of gaming through a queer lens.
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A fellow lesbian talking about gay stuff. Sometimes sad, sometimes funny, but always entertaining, Cover art photo provided by Chris Johnson on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@chris_photography
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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started readin ...
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If you're feeling overwhelmed by the number of entertainment options these days, you're not alone. Who has time to watch 500+ TV shows?? ...I do. And I'm here to help you sort through the white (male) noise and find your next underrated obsession. A companion to the long-running entertainment blog, The Popculty Podcast turns a critical eye on the gamut of pop culture-- from indie film to videogame franchises-- while highlighting underrepresented perspectives. Here we celebrate the female, BI ...
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Dating Talk with Kealy is a podcast that includes the best/worst stories of dating. Kealy is here to talk all things dating with her fun, intelligent, and energetic guests. Each week she brings a new perspective on dating in this day in age. Pour some wine and get ready to giggle, learn, and relate! Email Datingtalkwithkealy@gmail.com with any of your dating/sex stories to be read on the pod! Insta: datingtalkwithkealy Twitter: @datingtalkwithk
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September 2024 Book Buzz: Top Releases You Can't Miss!
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Get ready to update your reading list! In this episode of 'September 2024 Book Buzz,' we dive into the hottest book releases hitting the shelves this month. From thrilling new novels to must-read non-fiction, we’ll cover the most anticipated titles you won’t want to miss. Tune in for a sneak peek at the books making waves this September and find yo…
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Emma chats with author, Hannah Grace, about her newest release in the Maple Hills series, Daydream. They also discuss drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift, favorite romance tropes, love triangles, the origins of Halle and Henry, and Hannah's current secret project. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.…
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Historical Fantasy to Add to Your Bookshelf!
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Emma chats with Maria and Laura to recommend some of their favorite historical fantasy books. They talk a lot about Divine Rivals, go on a bit of a Leigh Bardugo tangent, and share why they love escapism in fiction. Maria’s Picks: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft Laura’s Picks: …
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Cover Story: Books We Read Just for the Look
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Ever picked up a book solely because its cover was too captivating to resist? Join us in this episode of Cover Story as we dive into the world of eye-catching book covers that made us swipe our library cards without a second thought. From stunning designs to irresistible artwork, we’ll share our favorite cover-driven picks. Tune in for a fun discus…
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Emma interviews Ava Reid about her newest book, Lady Macbeth. Emma and Ava also chat about the writing process, A Series of Unfortunate Events, capricious lords, avoiding reviews, and so much more. You can keep up with Ava Reid on Instagram. Lady Macbeth audiobook. You can listen to Pro Book Nerds Most Anticipated Books of 2024 episode here and fin…
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Hot Off the Press: August 2024 Must-Read Book Releases!
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Staying cool this summer? Whether you're looking for a book to end the summer by the beach with, or you want to steam things up in the AC, we've got some recommendations for you! Come and join Joe and Emma as they go through the books they're looking forward to this August. August author interviews: Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid Daydream by Hannah Grace…
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On this episode, Joe is joined by Content Creator, Women's Rights Advocate, Podcast Host, Author and Virgo Drew Afualo! They talk about Drew's new book LOUD, what got Drew online, what motivates her throughout her career, how writing worked in her intense schedule and just have an all-out great time yapping! Drew’s new book LOUD: Accept Nothing Les…
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Emma and Joe recommend The Film Library podcast! Follow the show: The Film Library: a Kanopy Podcast. Watch season 1 here. Dive into the rich world of cinema with The Film Library, a brand-new podcast presented by Kanopy, the free streaming service available through participating public and academic libraries. Join hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel T…
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Emma welcomes debut author Sarah Crouch to the podcast to discuss her book, Middletide! They chat about the book, the writing process, how Sarah found her agent, 90s nostalgia, inspiration from Harlan Coben and Frieda McFadden, the value of libraries, and escapism in reading. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on …
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Buckaroo Banter: Chuck Tingle Talks BURY YOUR GAYS
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Joe is joined by the mysterious, masked Chuck Tingle to talk about his new, traditionally published book BURY YOUR GAYS (out July 9 from Tor Nightfire). Chuck and Joe talk about absurdist art balanced with sincerity, the impact and meaning of AI on art, how Chuck's faceless persona effects his work, and Chuck's thoughts around separating the art fr…
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Wonder Woman Part 1: The Secret Queer History of an American Icon
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This season, sociologist Trisha Crawshaw joins me for a deep dive into all things comics, gender, and Diana Prince. In the first episode of our Wonder Woman series, we excavate her queer, kinky, feminist origins in the 1940s, as well as the life of the man who created her, Dr. William Moulton Marston. Drawing on historian Jill Lepore's bestselling …
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The Hottest Summer Book Releases - July 2024 Book Picks
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Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of captivating stories as we unveil the most anticipated book releases of July 2024! Join Emma and Joe on a thrilling journey through the pages of upcoming novels, where every plot twist and character arc awaits discovery. Titles mentioned in this episode: July Author Interviews: Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingl…
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Your Guide to Completing the Pro Book Nerds 2024 Reading Challenge
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On today's episode, Emma and Joe share some tips and tricks to completing your 2024 Pro Book Nerds Reading Challenge. They also discuss the prompts they've completed and what books they read. Finally, they offer some suggestions for, perhaps, some harder to complete prompts. Let us know, have you done your 2024 reading challenge yet? What's your pr…
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Behind the Scares: A Conversation with Paul Tremblay on Horror Movie
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Join Joe for a dive into the world of horror with acclaimed author Paul Tremblay as he unveils details of his new book Horror Movie (out June 11 from HarperCollins). Paul shares his inspirations, challenges, and thrills of crafting a story that carries you through time and just wondering how impacted you'll be by that cursed film. Readers can sampl…
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