Best Jocelyn Abrams Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 42: Pride Month-What Does It Mean To You 27:32

20d ago27:32

27:32

June is Pride Month! Let's celebrate, share and remember those who came before us and what Pride Month means to you. Six of my friends share what it means to them, hear their words and perhaps something inside you will stir and you can share with me what it means to you! Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 41: BSing with Emily 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

My friend Emily Faust comes on the show today to allow us a chance to BS and just shoot the shit with each other and all of you lovely people who listen to the show! Listen, laugh, share, and let's be friends! Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 40: Unmarked Grave 39:15

2M ago39:15

39:15

Carietta Dorsch discussed her transition and her writings and gives us a few snippets from her novel, Unmarked Grave. Happy Mother's Day to everyone! Listen, learn, and share!!! Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 39: Out Like A Lion 21:37

3M ago21:37

21:37

It is already the end of April and the month of May is about to begin with a bunch of busy things! Mother's Day is coming up on the 10th of May and that same day the 40th episode of this show will air with an interview with Carietta Dorsch, the author of Unmarked Grave currently available on Amazon to share her story of being a transgender female. …

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Episode 38: AuthorConIII: Trans Defense League 55:28

3M ago55:28

55:28

This is the audio recording of the Trans Defense League panel from Scares That Care, AuthorConIII at the DoubleTree Hotel in Williamsburg from April 12-14, 2024. The sound quality is not the best as it was recorded by my iPhone in a conference room and there were only a few people in attendance, but I hope that you will give it a listen and you are…

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Episode 37: Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter 29:04

3M ago29:04

29:04

This episode I will discuss the TDoV and Easter as today marks only the 7th time since 1900 that the two days have fallen on the same day. The importance of both, and the reason that today has become such an important day for those of us within the transgender community. I will also discuss the importance of Easter and our need to eradicate the hat…

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Episode 36: Spring is Here, Be Queer 26:59

4M ago26:59

26:59

Spring has sprung (almost) and this is the time for a new beginning after a long winter. A special voice appearance from El Guapo (if you know who that is and what movie he is from) and what has been observed since the last show. Listen, learn, share and love!!! Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 35: Winter Cotillion: Let's Dance! 30:37

4M ago30:37

30:37

In the words of Kevin Bacon in the original Footloose: Let's DANCE! Join me and SWVA Pride updating all of you about their amazing organization and their Winter Cotillion dance with was last night. Listen, learn, love and share!!! Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 34: Let's Catch Up 25:00

5M ago25:00

25:00

Let's catch up, folks! It has been too long since my last show, and this will explain why...I would lo ve for you to listen and learn about an exciting new organization that I came across the other day (the organization isn't new, just my learning about them is) and I hope that you will consider joining them (as I will) for an amazing and entertain…

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Episode 33: Welcome to 2024 21:23

6M ago21:23

21:23

First show of the New Year. Just a little update on what I have been up to and a small amount of inspiration for those who may be listening. Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 32: Thanksgiving 2023 9:12

8M ago9:12

9:12

Listen and be thankful Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 31: Thank you, Veterans 26:46

8M ago26:46

26:46

Veteran's Day is here, The Marine Corps birthday is here, and Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching! Let's all give thanks where it is due and share our thanks with others. There are a few others mentioned in this episode who are close to be and have November birthdays as well as a special congrats to my two friends who allowed me to officiate their …

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Episode 30: Halloween 2023 27:49

9M ago27:49

27:49

In this episode for Halloween 2023, I pose a question to you: What was a scary movie to you as a child that may not have been intended as scary? Just something to think about, to rattle around in your noodle, to incite a discussion or a comparison with your kids or others in your life...Listen, discuss, and enjoy a hot chocolate and the light pf a …

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Episode 29: Middle of October 23:42

9M ago23:42

23:42

Another week and another episode of the show. Didn't have a topic for this week so I am just speaking on what is on my mind. The next show is the Halloween Episode, so bring any scary story you would like told on the show! Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 28: Offense vs. Defense 28:23

10M ago28:23

28:23

This episode discusses a topic that is often experienced by many of us within the transgender community. Many assume the questions they are about to hear are malicious and reply with anticipation of such, but that isn't always the case. This episode's topic is brought to us by my friend Trisha and the interaction that she experienced the other day.…

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Episode 27: Our Own Downside 26:24

10M ago26:24

26:24

Thank you Jennifer, my oldest daughter, for today's topic...Are we our own downfall? Listen, discuss, let me know. Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 26: Labor Day, Hooray 29:57

10M ago29:57

29:57

Today's episode focuses attention on a question/topic posed to me by my friend Anne. Let's explore bridges and the way we wish to be seen by others. Join me and formulate your own questions for me for the next show. Consider sharing your own story and any positivity or negativity that you encountered when you started being real... Support the Show.…

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Episode 25: First Question-Query the Queer 27:20

11M ago27:20

27:20

I received my first question to answer and I am also proud to say that this show has it's only official sponsor! Join me and listen now! Listen and share and perhaps you have a question that you would like answered, email me directly at LezBeFriendsPodcast@gmail.com and I will be more than happy to answer your query! Support the Show.…

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Episode 24: Weekend Update 32:21

12M ago32:21

32:21

This show discusses the two major controversies of the weekend: School board/"parental rights" and the new Jason Aldean song. Listen and let me know if you have an opinion or if I view something wrong and you wish to correct me! Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 23: The PRIDE of June 25:49

1y ago25:49

25:49

June is PRIDE month!!! I have a few things to share in this episode including some advice to keep safe this season and throughout the year. My Transgender Panel: Visibility Matters will be making a featured appearance at AuthorCon 3 in Williamsburg, Va in April 2024 brought to you by Scares That Care, Inc (a 501c{3} charity). Support the Show.…

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Episode 22: Identity v Orientation 29:53

1y ago29:53

29:53

I discuss the difference between gender identity vs sexual orientation. Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 21: Memorial Day 2023 20:31

1y ago20:31

20:31

This episode is scattered around everything as I didn't have a motive for this episode, just wanted to talk and say HI to all of those who listen! Thank you! As you can hear, when I am left to my own devices I have no path for the show and I need you to be a part of it and lend your ideas...So please, send me an email with your ideas for the next s…

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Episode 20: Sports Pride 32:08

1y ago32:08

32:08

Spring is here! Time for everything outdoors to be enjoyed, and that includes SPORTS...Blue Ridge Pride Sports here in Roanoke, Virginia gives us two interviews today, one from Koren Smith about their involvement within the Softball program, and Katie Stueckle and her involvement with the volleyball program and the hiking program. List, learn, love…

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Episode 19: Transparents aren't transparent 53:24

1+ y ago53:24

53:24

This episode features my interview with MJ about how she coped with and understood when her daughter came to her as transgender (MtF) and hopefully it can help guide other parents when it comes to their children or those who are close to them. Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Episode 18: Spring has sprung 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

27:13

This episode has no official topic as I had a mental block when it came to organizing it. However, I do talk about the upcoming season for Blue Ridge Pride Sports, and if you are unsure what that is, please listen and look them up on Facebook. I also mentioned two upcoming topics that I would like to explore with your help and input. Again, listen,…

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Episode 17- Eradicate: Hatred 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

38:01

This episode discusses the hatred and outward discrimination that is being shown and embraced in this country at the moment. The GOP is openly using those of us within the LGBTQIA+ community as targets. Listen, generate statements and ideas, and by all means share them with those in your part of the community and if you wish to be so bold, share th…

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Episode 16: It Gets Better 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

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TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide and bullying are discussed in this episode. It Gets Better! I can't say this enough, it gets better, and the time to start making it better is not tomorrow, next week, or New Year's; the time to make it better is NOW... Start making it better for yourself, those closest to you, or even a stranger by taking the time and init…

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Episode 15- I Have A Dream 30:29

1+ y ago30:29

30:29

Episode 15 was recorded today and shares the inspiring words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's speech on the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, the speech named the "I Have A Dream" speech. I only share a small snippet of this speech in today's show and speak about how it is still relevant today as it was 60 years ago. Please take a listen and allow the …

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Episode 14: Family- Blood vs Chosen 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

29:14

This is the first episode of 2023!!! We have a new format, 30 minutes (ish) and new music for the beginning and end of the show. This may be a new year, but I am still calling out the BS and bringing you the topics that YOU want to hear! Message me to share your ideas and I may incorporate them into the next episode. This episode I will be talking …

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Episode 13: What Grinds My Gears 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

40:35

In this episode I discuss the hurtful things that have been said to me because of my appearance and voice. I am sure many others have dealt with these same issues and I am not alone. Perhaps you will feel like sharing your experiences with me based off of hearing my rant about mine. I also talk about an AMAZING restaurant here in Roanoke, and the c…

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Episode 12: Thankful-The Thanksgiving Episode 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

42:34

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Love? Health? Family and friends? Just a few things that you can be thankful for and we hear from several people share what they are thankful for this season. Plus, I special message about an upcoming Scares That Care charity event and what you can do to help! And, a special message from Edie McClurg fro…

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Episode 11: Discrimination 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

31:41

This episode talks about discrimination. Unfortunately it is only 30+ minutes instead of the usual 60+, please don't hold that against the show or myself. In this episode I also did minimal edits as my speech today was not as slurred and staggered as it usually is. I did include a few audio clips from The Waterboy, Little Nicky, Ozzy Osbourne in Pr…

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Transgender Athletes 57:02

1+ y ago57:02

57:02

The topic is transgender athletes and I will be talking to my friend Jim who is the most up to date sports fan I know. Not only are we discussing transgender athletes, but we will also dive into the debate of men vs. women when it comes to the ability to play sports based upon their body dynamics. Not sure what this means? Listen and feel free to s…

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Episode 9: Say Their Names 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

49:11

In this episode I list the names of several attacks in the recent past (within 60 years) towards members of the LGBTQ+ community and the changes that have happened because of some of these attacks. Some of these stories are graphic and are for mature audiences, listener discretion is advised. These stories and names have been cited within the show …

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Don't Say Gay: Gay Gay Gay Gay Gay 52:37

2y ago52:37

52:37

This is the 8th episode of the LezBeFriends Podcast. We look at the "Don't Say Gay" bill from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. We hear from my cousin Doug, my daughter Kimberlee, her boyfriend Oliver, and several others who have shared their opinions on this. Listen and laugh as I also share with you why I sound different towards the end of the show vs t…

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Episode 7- Marriage Equality: Love Is Love 1:02:09

2y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

We discuss the marriages of same genders, different ethnicities, and how time and era has changed our acceptance of them. We hear those who have an opinion upon the matter that they wish to share with us and how that may differ from or be the same as the generation before them and why. Support the Show.…

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Episode 6: Growing Up Gay-Part 2 1:16:25

2y ago1:16:25

1:16:25

This is the way I had hoped that my last episode (Growing Up Gay: Part 1) had turned out, but since it didn't, here I am to make things right with the world again! In this episode I will be interviewing my friends Happy Mahaney, Adam, and William to share their stories of growing up gay and coming out. My sister Amanda was originally set to be in t…

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Growing Up Gay, part 1 12:59

2y ago12:59

12:59

Growing Up Gay. Exploring one's sexuality in their formative years from adolescence through teens and how it went. Support the Show.By Jocelyn Abrams-Sauer

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Transgender Minors- What Society Thinks vs What Science Says 50:11

2y ago50:11

50:11

In this episode we will explore the current bans by states limiting access to gender-affirming treatments of minors. Oliver Pearson, Kimberlee's boyfriend, calls in and walks us through his transition journey. This is all due to an e-mail I received from my friend who had a very good and important question. Listen and tell me what you think or if y…

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Transgender Q&A Panel at STC Weekend Convention Williamsburg, Virginia 1:24:39

2y ago1:24:39

1:24:39

This is a rebroadcast of the recent Transgender Q&A Panel at Scares That Care Weekend Convention hosted by myself and my friend Tommie Mohr, a transgender woman. Please download and listen, this is the first podcast that I have uploaded with and intro and outro with background music so that it doesn't have dead air in the background. The panel was …

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Episode 2- The Truth Be Told ft. Kimberlee 1:05:41

2y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

This is the 2nd episode of the LezBeFriends podcast with Kimberlee (my youngest daughter) as my guest and co-host. She shares her entire coming out story and the way it has been perceived in the different communities in which she has lived. She shares the positive and the negative, no holding back! Support the Show.…

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Podcast Episode 1- The Train Has Derailed 42:12

2y ago42:12

42:12

This is the first episode I have ever made. and the first podcast of the LezBeFriends podcast. Please don't be gentle and be honest with any and all improvements that I can make in future episodes. In this podcast I wish to share a little bit of information about myself. If you wish to know more or have a question that you wish to have answered, pl…

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