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Queerly Popular

Mychel Vandover

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A podcast talking about queerness in pop culture. We will look at tv shows, movies, and books that have queer characters; why queer representation is important; why it is best to hire queer actors to play queer characters; and other issues.
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Looking/Feeling/Queering is a podcast about what it feels like to look (or not look) queer. Interviews with queer people and topics ranging from androgyny, gendered clothing sections, rainbows, shaved heads, and Doc Martens. Leah Miller created this podcast based on their own navigation of queer identity through clothes and hair. They struggle with finding a way to make their AFAB non-binary femme identity socially legible. This podcast is a search to better understand how other people exper ...
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The CBT Dive

Rahim Thawer, MSW

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Welcome to The CBT Dive: a video podcast that brings therapy skills to the real world! Each episode welcomes a new guest who wants to explore a challenging situation using the most common cognitive behavioural therapy tool: the thought record. Rahim Thawer is a queer, racialized social worker and psychotherapist based in Toronto. He's created this podcast to support folks who want to learn how to use this clinical tool and to demystify what therapy can look like.
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gAy A delivers inspiring stories about queer people in sobriety who are achieving amazing feats in their recovery, proving that we are all LGBTQIA+ sober heroes. If you are looking for a safe space where all queer people, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, age, length of sober time, or method of recovery are valid, this is the sober show for you. If you are sober, you are a hero! This show is not affiliated with any program or institution, so you will hear stories from alcoholics an ...
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Are you queer? And do you like infodumps and personal stories? If yes, then I got good news for you. I talk about trans issues that I face daily and infodumps and like a stereotypical queer, overshare my trauma here. I am treating this as a personal journal, and no, it's not political. Opinions are mine.
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Do you have a child, teen, or young adult who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other beautiful sexual orientation or gender identity? Do you feel alone in your effort to support them on their journey or navigate your own? Heather Hester from Chrysalis Mama is here to transform the conversation around loving, raising, and empowering an LGBTQIA+ teenager as well as being a supportive ally to all LGBTQIA+ people. Since 2017, when her son embraced his sexual orientation as a ...
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Welcome to Truckstop Boyfriend, a captivating lifestyle podcast brought to you by two queer friends, Matthew and Ryan. Despite the distance that separates them, with Matthew residing in the vibrant city of Nashville and Ryan calling the sunny streets of Los Angeles home, these two kindred spirits have found a way to maintain their friendship through a unique and creative outlet. By blending their diverse perspectives and experiences to create a podcast that delves into all aspects of life: f ...
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From Palestine to Puerto Rico, Sudan to Standing Rock, Berlin to Brooklyn and beyond – a mass movement of people is interconnected not only in our struggle against injustice, but in celebration of our collective power to demand and create change. Decolonize. Solidarity. Liberation. Love. What do they sound, look, feel like in action? Join host Zahyr Lauren – aka The Artist L. Haz – to explore these questions with trailblazing artists who are using cultural power to confront erasure and censo ...
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We are here to discuss queer representation in the media and arts. Simply looking at everyone journey to find people like themselves to look up to. Everyone grew up in different circumstances, so everyone’s story is different. In which book did you first relate to a character? In which film did you see someone like you being loved? In which piece of art or music did you feel like you we’re being embrace? Or even, in what tv show did you see people like you being mistreated? And the most impo ...
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Seen

Nic & Lala

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Black and brown women have not been allowed to exist in the world as the fullest expressions of who we are and who we can be. Violence, deprivation, and oppression have ruptured our connections with our bodies, our spirits, and each other. But healing and liberation are possible. We feel this possibility when we’re together - just us. Through the eyes of Black and brown queer women, Seen explores how we choose to live at the intersection of personal healing and collective liberation work. Ni ...
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Ever feel like all you can do when you look out at the world is throw your hands in the air and scream, 'WHAT WE GON DO!?!?' We Do. Every week host Tre Borden calls up a BIPOC, QUEER, and/or FEMALE friend to share their knowledge and expertise on a subject of social matter. Together they discuss how we got here, where we're going, and how regular folks can help create a hopeful future without losing our minds in the process. Topics range from: Racism in the Museum World, How to Twerk For Jus ...
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Now, Back To Me! with Denice Bourbon

Now, Back To Me! with Denice Bourbon

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“But you seem so confident!!?” Every performer experiences moments of feeling insecure, or even terrified. Even people who look like the stage is their favourite place on earth. Denice Bourbon packs a bottle of her guest’s favourite drink, and visits them in their homes. They sit down to talk about fears, failures and how to deal with them. And of course, Denice always finds a way to get the conversation back to her! In this podcast the norm is queer, the feminism intersectional and the joke ...
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Being Human... and Other Sh!t

Staci Ruiz and Melissa Whitley

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Being Human… and Other Sh!t is a podcast all about the beautiful mess we call life.We are Staci and Melissa, just a couple of besties, looking for ways to help put an end to the stigmas that exist all around us, and hopefully help those of us suffering from some of the stigmas to feel seen, heard, and cared about. Staci and I will be discussing our own journeys and experiences and along the way we’ll be connecting with some really amazing, beautiful humans that have been vulnerable and kind ...
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Welcome to Prolific: A Podcast Journey through Rhetoric, Composition, and Technical Communication. This podcast is meant for graduate students in these fields who feel a little overwhelmed by all of the names of people—not to mention their works—that we're supposed to know. In other words, this podcast is for students looking to learn more about the world they're entering. This is my first podcast, so the quality will increase as I familiarize myself with my voice, the material, and the soft ...
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Running is big. Elite athletes, records, technology, cutting edge gear. But it’s big for the people who lace up, head out and grab some miles. Day in, Day out. Whether it’s making it around the block, your first mile unbroken, feeling part of a community, clearer in your head or breaking what’s physically possible. Every Run is The Big Run. Join Danny on The Big Run podcast as he chats to friends, athletes, entrepreneurs, innovators, psychologists, creatives and many more in the world of run ...
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WE ARE ABOUT...Critical Thinking To Cultivate Well-Being. Are you looking for a podcast about human nature, communication skills, & spirituality? You Found Us! We are boldly resourcing the spiritual quest toward integrative living to flourish personally, professionally & collectively. You save time & energy with this educational podcast designed to amplify voices from desert spaces that help us better understand human nature, build up our communication skills, and ground ourselves spirituall ...
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Join therapist, coach and creator Buck Dodson (LCSW) for Gay Men's Life Lab, a podcast that extends the brave and bold conversations he’s been having with other gay men for over 15 years about what matters most to us, and how to follow our own paths to feel alive and aligned – mind, body, heart, and soul. Each episode, Buck and his guests dive deep into the issues facing gay men today, including relationships, self-worth, purpose, a healthy body, sex, and more. Together we take an honest loo ...
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The SensuElle Podcast with Ari Antwine features interviews by and for empowered sensualists exploring how sex and sensuality are integral to their life, work, and joy. Sit down with Sensual Educator, Showgirl, & spiritual wellness badass Ari Antwine, as she asks Women, femmes, and gender non-conforming folks for an informed, candid, no-bullshit perspective on how they are changing the sensual or sexual sphere. Oh, and everyone describes the best orgasm they’ve had! Fun, right?
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Black Girl Blueprint

Lauren Ritchie and Makeen Zachery

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Black Girl Blueprint was founded on the belief that Black girls have long been the ones to set the trends and transform the culture in a way that only we can. To put it simply: our podcast is devoted to showcasing raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic Gen Z Black girl perspectives. Our bi-weekly episodes will center the voices and celebrate the accomplishments of young Black women who have made their own impact on and within the culture. | Follow us on Instagram: @blackgirlblueprint | Lauren: @l ...
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Send us a Text Message. Home in Sobriety: An Interview with Ginelle Testa In this episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Steve interviews Ginellle Testa from Boston, who has been sober for over ten years. They discuss their sobriety journey, the importance of community, and Ginelle's upcoming recovery addiction memoir, Make a Home Out of You. 0…
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Join us as we welcome Eric Marcus, an acclaimed author and LGBTQ+ historian, who brings his deeply personal coming out story to the forefront. Together, we explore the emotional landscape of acceptance within families and the transformative power of advocacy, exemplified by his mother's pivotal role in co-founding the Queens chapter of PFLAG. Our c…
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Send us a Text Message. In this 201st episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Sober Steve celebrates over 1,132 days of sobriety by answering questions from influential guests who’ve been significant to his podcast and recovery journey. This second part of the 200th episode mailbag extravaganza features Steve reflecting on his transformation, th…
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Instead of exploring thoughts patterns using CBT this episode, Rahim interviews somatic counsellor Megan Blair, who then guides him through a mini session where Rahim plays the role of the client who is encouraged to explore what his body is experiencing and what insight it can give him. They discuss the practice of somatic experiencing and its foc…
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Send us a Text Message. In this milestone episode, host Sober Steve celebrates 200 episodes with a special mailbag Q&A featuring questions from some of our amazing previous guests. Celebrate by binging past episodes by the amazing guests who asked this week's questions! Phil's Episodes: #172- A Change in Perspective #143- It’s How You Carry It Elsa…
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Join us in this enlightening episode of Just Breathe as we navigate the intricacies of the human nervous system and its profound impact on our overall well-being. I'm thrilled to introduce Kelly Luback, an expert in nervous system health and a dear friend who has profoundly influenced my own journey of healing and internal work. Kelly's extensive e…
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It's been a long road, but we finally reached our destination. Kyoshi is ready to get revenge, get the girl, and...get educated? Well, i guess that works too. Join Vivian and Nobody in our final Kyoshi episode to talk about The WORST Predecessor, Overly Secret Societies, and Barren: A Dissertation on The Lack of Public Art in Earthbending Society! …
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve celebrates 1,123 days of sobriety by reflecting on a recent pride experience and the value of friendships. He welcomes guest Sam to discuss the journey of overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction, sharing candid stories about choosing sobriety over harmful habits. They delve into the challenges and joys of living…
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In this bonus Shorts episode of The CBT Dive, we’ve taken the highlights from a previous season for you to dip into. Host and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer talks with Al about body image concerns amongst gay men and the pressures to either achieve or maintain a particular physique. This preoccupation is about optimising the ways they can participate…
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Welcome to today's episode of Queerly Popular! Today, we are talking about the movie Handsome Devil. But before we talk about the movie, I spend some time talking about Nicholas Galitizine's other movies and tv shows and some basic thoughts about them. Handsome Devil is a 2016 film about Ned (Fionn O'Shea), a student who is out of place and bullied…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve Chats with Johnny Bear from Belly Talk on sobriety and bear community wellness Sober Steve celebrates his 1,117 days sober by sharing his gratitude for the supportive Sarasota community and exciting Pride Month activities. He then interviews Johnny Bear from the Belly Talk podcast, who opens up about his tumultuo…
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What truly makes someone a good ally to the LGBTQIA+ community? Join me in this heartfelt episode as I unpack the essence of allyship, especially during Pride Month. With insight from my daughter while preparing for this epsiode, we pay tribute to the countless advocates and activists who've fought tirelessly for equality and shine a light on the o…
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Kiyoshi has defeated her most hated foe in ritual combat and become Queen of the Bandits! Or, I mean, a foe. Or really just some guy. But still! All that's left is to pick up her quest rewards, and...what's that? Another Jianzhu chapter? Uh oh... Join Vivian and Nobody to talk about Iconic Gear Sets, Anime Allergies, and RPG Fatigue! On this episod…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve welcomes Richard to share his experience, strength, and hope with getting sober in the queer community, as well as their philosophy of the 3 T's of Sobriety Topics include Facing Trials Overcoming Tribulations Celebrating Trumphs Discovering Self-Confidence Evolving in Recovery And much more **Where to Find Us:**…
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Our guest this episode is a medical worker named Ale who joins psychotherapist and host Rahim Thawer to discuss his complicated relationship with his mom and the difficult feelings that arise when she calls asking him for money. In a departure from our usual episode, Rahim pivots from using a thought record to using a problem solving worksheet to b…
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Hey, Chucks! We're officially back and gayer than ever. It's officially Pride Month and we couldn't leave all our Fan waiting! Take a listen as we get real - for a moment - about what Pride Month means and our coming out stories. As usual, laughs are guaranteed and fun is our mission, but sometimes being gay has some struggles and we want to invite…
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Welcome to Queerly Popular! This week, we will be talking about the 2024 film The Idea of You starring Nicholas Galitizine and Anne Hathaway. The movie is a cis-het romance about a 40-year old divorced mother who meets a 24-year old pop star and how their relationship develops. Before I talk about the film and characters, I explain why this is a qu…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve welcomes Jewels and Emily from Swift Steps to discuss their experience navigating sobriety and building a recovery community centered around being a fan of Taylor Swift. (Get it, now?) Topics include Finding A Community Building A Community Redefining Recovery Identifying Addictions in Art/Music Mental Health in …
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In this encore episode from 2021, Heather shares an overview of Pride history, including the Stonewall Riots, why the pink triangle is a global symbol, and how the rainbow flag became the symbol for LGBTQ+ pride. She begins with the following anonymous quote: "LGBTQ pride was not born of a need to celebrate being LGBTQ, but our right to exist witho…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve welcomes Alex from LGBTQ Mindfulness to discuss their experience navigating sobriety in the queer community while living a mindful life. Topics include Mindset Tips Finding A Community Building A Community Being Around Alcohol Being Around Drinkers Daily Care Practices And much more **Where to Find Us:** - Alex o…
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Host and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer talks with David, a masters student who is struggling with balancing his career with his schoolwork. Together they delve into the feelings and thoughts of dread, exhaustion, urgency, and self-criticism that emerge in the evening when David is done with work for the day but procrastinates before starting his sch…
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Send us a Text Message. Earlier this month, Steve had the opportunity to ask his local community, "What Does Diversity Mean to You?" Find out what it means to the people of Sarasota, live from Diversefest at The Harvest Church on 17th Street. Enjoy the bonus episode, and until next time, stay sober! Support the Show.…
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Welcome to this week's episode of Queerly Popular! Today, we're talking about the 2021 book Playing the Palace. It is about an American Associate Event Architect (Carter Ogden) who meets the Crown Prince of England (Prince Edgar), their romance, and the issues they have. I did definitely enjoy the book, even though it suffered from 2 major issues. …
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve welcomes Christina Hayes Scott to discuss the significance of sobriety and holistic recovery. Topics include Recognizing burnout Emotional regulation Facing challenges like breakups and health scares, Exploring the 12-step program and cross addictions like overeating. Christina shares her personal journey to sobr…
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This is the last one of the season y’all and double the love, double the fun! Meet Sarah, a fearless single mom who embarked on the adventure of motherhood solo and ended up with twice the joy. After navigating the rollercoaster of insemination, she welcomed two bundles of chuckles and endless cuddles into her life. Now, Sarah is mastering the art …
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With the compassionate insights of Celeste Lecesne from the Future Perfect Project and the vibrant duo, Lily and Eric, from the "I'm Feeling Queer Today" podcast, in today's episodes we are going to discuss the resonating impact of giving voice to the marginalized, weaving a narrative that highlights the significance of safe spaces, creative expres…
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Send us a Text Message. Steve shares a bonus audio diary episode about his experiences at this years Florida Roundup, with takeaways such as... What the heck is a roundup? Not letting travel difficulties impact the experience at your destination. Overcoming social insecurities like judgement and rejection. The positive experiences from workshop and…
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With the biggest bad of the time period broken out of jail by the Avatar's hand, there's only one way this can end: RITUAL COMBAT!!!! Too bad Kyoshi died last week, rip. Join Vivian and Nobody to talk about Delayed Backstory Gratification, Aggroing Godzilla, and Unlocking Iconic Gear! On this episode, we discuss: Avatar: The Rise of Kyoshi Ch27 Due…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve is joined by Alex Sphon to discuss recovering out loud in his community as well as tips and advice for anyone who is sober or sober curious. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Journaling in Recovery:** Alex shares how his journaling has helped him from the beginning of his sobriety journey and continu…
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In this bonus Shorts episode of The CBT Dive, we’ve taken the highlights from a previous season for you to dip into. Host and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer talks with Adnan about his experience with hesitating to indicate he’s a “bottom” on dating app due to femmephobia and bottom-shaming in the gay community. ABOUT THE CBT DIVE PODCAST The CBT Dive…
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It's time for a raid, which mean's Kyoshi's debt for immortality lessons is coming due! It's time to do murder to a child as payment for living forever! Join Nobody and Vivian to talk about Get Out of Death Battle Free Card, Queerhammer, and Do Not Forget You Are Made of Meat. On this episode we discuss Avatar: The Rise of Kyoshi Ch25 The Raid and …
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Welcome to this week's episode of Queerly Popular! This week we'll be talking about the 2022 book The Feeling of Falling In Love by Mason Deaver. It is their third book and is, in all honesty, a fairly typical romance. The main difference being that the main character is a trans guy and the love interest is a queer, non-binary individual. But other…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve is joined by Eric from Sobervation to discuss recovering out loud, starting businesses sober, and staying motivated. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Fitness in Recovery:** Eric shares on how his weight loss journey and sobriety journey have continued since his last episode two years ago. 💪 - **Buil…
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Join me as I welcome back Connor and Gray to share an intimate look at the emotions and gratitude surrounding my book's journey, a heartfelt narrative that's been a labor of love and vulnerability. We discuss the mix of panic and excitement that comes with releasing a story so close to our hearts, and the significance of our unique friendship that …
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“We are a mass movement of people who are interconnected not only in our struggle against injustice, but in celebration of our collective power to demand and create change.” — Zahyr Lauren aka The Artist L.Haz Join us as we look back at The Solidarity Index podcast’s first season, where we spoke with renowned musicians, designers, and writers whose…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve is joined by James Sweasy to share his experience, strength, and hope on navigating sobriety while helping others through their own journeys. **Episode Highlights Include** - **Identify, Don't Compare:** How focusing on our similarities rather than our differences helps keep us connected and sober! - **Finding Va…
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In this conversation, psychotherapist and host Rahim Thawer is joined by José, a psychologist and poet who lives with their partner. José shares their experience as the anchor partner in a polyamorous relationship and they explore the feelings and behaviors that arise in certain situations, such as when their partner shows affection to another part…
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The man, the myth, the LEGEND Joey Saragoza FINALLY joins us on our next episode of Being Human. Joey walks us and talks us through fatherhood, his decision to get sober and honestly just life. As big big lovers of Joey and his energy (listen to any episode and you will hear his name A LOT) we both never had the opportunity to explore his reasoning…
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Season 5, Episode 1: Long time, no see! In this episode, we're returning to our cultural critic roots for a conversation around Black media, the role of art as a powerful social and political tool, and our expectations of people with platforms in Black music and film to authentically represent Blackness in their work. From Shonda Rhimes and Quinta …
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Welcome to this week's episode of Queerly Popular. Today, we are talking about the 2020 book Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin van Whye. The book is about a high school boy who asks out the most popular guy in high school; who agreed to date the first person who asks him out each week; and how they come to realize that they really like each other. Fo…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve is joined by Joey Bachrach from Rainbow Hill Recovery to peel back the curtain and discuss what it’s like working in recovery with his husband, Andrew Fox. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Community in Recovery:** Insights from my visit to Rainbow Hill Recovery and how my sober community helped me g…
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In this bonus CBT Shorts episode, we’ve taken the highlights from a previous season for you to dip into. Host and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer talks with Farrah about her experience with a dishonest and disappointing father. ABOUT THE CBT DIVE PODCAST The CBT Dive is a video podcast that brings therapy skills to the real world. Each episode welcome…
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Ready to transform the way you parent your LGBTQ child with pride and understanding? "Parenting with Pride" isn't just a book; it's a journey of evolution, a guide filled with heartfelt stories, robust research, and strategic tools that I have poured my heart into. This episode peels back the curtain on the creation of my upcoming literary labor of…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sober Steve chats with our special guest, Andy, who bravely opens up about his journey to sobriety through grief and ADHD. Andy shares his struggles with alcohol, how he found his place within the queer community, and built a network of sober friends. Andy shares his challenges of traveling while sober, and …
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Welcome to today's episode of Queerly Popular! Today we are going to talk about the Netflix show Young Royals which is about a Swedish prince who meets and falls in love with a commoner at an elite boarding school. The show premiered in 2021 and the finale aired on March 18, 2024. Warning, this is one of the longer episodes at almost 80 minutes, so…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Brian Belovitch, author of Transfigured. He is a resilient individual who has navigated through societal pressures, personal struggles, and the challenges of identity and sobriety. Brian also has the unique experience of transit…
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Host and therapist Rahim Thawer talks to Vance, a sex and intimacy coach, who discusses his behaviors and thoughts when he feels excluded, and his desire for a group of friends. Vance shares his experiences with friendships and the fear of being too much for others. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the isolation that can come with pe…
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Embark on an enlightening exploration with Dean Nelson, LGBTQ pioneer and Whistler Pride and Ski Festival founder, as we dissect the critical need for compassionate leadership. In our heartfelt conversation, we delve into the chilling rise of violence against transgender individuals and the stark polarization gripping America. We share stories clos…
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Kyoshi's crew has a mission to do, and the only way they can pull of this heist if if she can learn to fly! It's...it's not looking good. Also, we have time for some quick immortality lessons! Join Vivian and Nobody to talk about The Secret to Not Dying is to Not Die, Nine Year Old Makeup, and Heartfelt Complements! On this episode we discuss: Avat…
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Welcome to today's episode of Queerly Popular! Today, we are going to talk about the 2021 book The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. The book is about a contestant and a producer on a reality dating show who meet and fall in love. There is a lot of talk in the book about mental health issues including anxiety, OCD, and depression. There is also go…
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