Best Athletic Anthems Podcasts (2024)

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Simone Spittle

3d ago

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This episode on Queering The Air, Sasja was accompanied by Simone Spittle, a queer singer-songwriter based in Naarm, is set to release her empowering debut single ‘Refuge’ from her upcoming album “Drama Queen” but you get to hear it here first. The poignant genre-bending pop-ballad was written during a period of self-discovery and reflects Simone’s…

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Beach volleyballer Sam Schachter qualified for the 2024 Olympics at the last moment. Here's how he's prepping for Paris 35:02

7d ago35:02

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It was the summer of 2016 when Sam Schachter and Josh Binstock—both Jewish beach volleyball players competing for Canada—just barely qualified for the Olympics, less than a month before the games were to start in Rio de Janeiro. Eight years later, history is repeating itself. Schachter (sans Binstock, instead with new partner Daniel Dearing) just r…

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Bonus: 90 BPM Deep Metronome 1:00:01

7d ago1:00:01

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Enhance your run with the steady rhythm of our bonus episode, "90 BPM Deep Metronome" from BPM Run Club. Power Your Stride with a consistent 90 BPM beat that serves as your perfect pacing companion. This deep metronome track is designed to keep you focused and in sync, providing a reliable tempo that drives you forward with every step. Ideal for ru…

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#005 - Epic Inspirational Running Musical Beats (90 BPM) 1:34:04

7d ago1:34:04

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Get ready to elevate your spirit and your run with Episode #005 of BPM Run Club: "Epic Inspirational Running Musical Beats - 90 BPM." Power Your Stride with a motivating 90 BPM cadence designed to uplift and energize you throughout your epic workout. This mix features epic, inspiring beats and uplifting melodies that keep you focused, positive, and…

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Bestie & Queer Anthem - Pride Month

10d ago

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This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja was accompanied by her childhood best-friend, Amber from Boorloo, where they both spent their formative years in Singapore. Collaborating as co-hosts, they will curate a collection of queer music to conclude Pride Month. Together, they curated a playlist of vibrant and uplifting queer music and queer anthems …

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#004 - Angry Running Musical Beats (90 BPM) 37:57

14d ago37:57

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Unleash your fury on the track with Episode #004 of BPM Run Club: "Angry Running Musical Beats - 90 BPM." Power Your Stride with an intense 90 BPM cadence designed to fuel your most aggressive runs. This mix features hard-hitting, angry beats that channel your inner strength and drive, turning every stride into a powerful release. Whether you're pu…

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#003 - Pulses Running Musical Beats (90 BPM) 24:33

15d ago24:33

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Unleash your running potential with "Pulses Running Musical Beats - 90 BPM" from the BPM Run Club. Power Your Stride with this mix, delivering powerful beats and rhythmic pulses perfectly synced to a 90 BPM cadence. Designed to keep your pace steady and your motivation high, these tracks are your ultimate running companion. Feel the energy surge th…

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#002 - Alternative Rock Running Musical Beats (90 BPM) 22:41

15d ago22:41

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Rev up your run with "Alternative Rock Running Musical Beats - 90 BPM" from the BPM Run Club. Power Your Stride with a 90 BPM cadence that matches your pace, fueled by electrifying alternative rock tracks. This mix is designed to keep you energized and focused, turning every run into an epic journey. Feel the intensity of the riffs and the drive of…

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#001 - Gritty Running Musical Beats (90 BPM) 31:08

16d ago31:08

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Unleash your inner warrior with "Gritty Running Musical Beats - 90 BPM" from the BPM Run Club. Power Your Stride with a 90 BPM cadence designed to keep your pace strong and your motivation high. This mix features hard-hitting, gritty beats that drive you forward, transforming each run into a powerful and exhilarating experience. Feel the relentless…

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Sexual Harassment within LGBTQIA Work Spaces

17d ago

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This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja delved into the pivotal topic of Sexual Harassment within Work Spaces, with a specific focus on Queer Work Spaces. Sasja’s recent involvement in a workshop facilitated by the Human Rights Commission allowed leaders of the LGBTQIA+ community to collaborate on strategies for establishing boundaries that disting…

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Late spring sports roundup: Zach Hyman's Oilers struggle to stay alive while Jewish baseball stars are on the rise 29:08

22d ago29:08

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We're entering the post-Shavuot dog days of summer, which means a wind-down for most Jewish athletes. After a short break, The CJN's sports podcasters return with a late spring catch-up to talk golf, baseball and the end of the NHL and NBA seasons. Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried has emerged as a genuine candidate to win the 2024 Cy Young Award; S…

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DAYMA - “May This Meal Last”

1M ago

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On this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja was in conversation with Guy Ritani, system designer at PERMAQUEER and also one of the masterminds behind DAYMA - “May This Meal Last.” This innovative initiative combines elements of community engagement, theatrical performance, and a sustainable banquet to offer a delightful and meaningful experience tha…

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No Pride In Genocide: Queers Talk Colonialism, Freeing Palestine and Anti-Semitism (Better Together Conference 2024)

1M ago

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In this over an hour episode of the thought-provoking podcast series "Queering the Air," host Sasja facilitated a pivotal and in-depth conversation with her esteemed guests, Maria and Aisya. Together, they immersed themselves in a profound exploration of the theme "No Pride In Genocide - Queers Talk Colonialism, Freeing Palestine, and Anti-Semitism…

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Jacob's Final Show

2M ago

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On Jacob's final show for Queering the Air, they are joined by dear friend, dance floor deity, and professional wiggler Yonnie @primordial.pansy. The pair share their musings on life, love, and happiness while revisiting some of the special interviews throughout Jacob's more than two years of hosting QTA.Interview 1: Dr David Gould about his upcomi…

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Examining the many overlapping stereotypes faced by Jewish and Asian athletes 37:17

2M ago37:17

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It's May, which means you can still wish people a happy Jewish Heritage Month. You can also wish them a happy Asian Heritage Month—because, in Canada, both minority groups got their politically fluffy cultural celebrations crammed into the same 31-day timespan. To honour the stuffing-together of both heritage months, the Menschwarmers wanted to tak…

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Euphoria Social "The GALA People's Choice Awards 2024"

2M ago

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In a captivating conversation, Sasja delved into the rich tapestry of Euphoria Social's history with its founder, T, exploring the deep-seated passion fueling the organization's mission to foster an environment of "inclusively difference" for the queer community. T's fervor emanated as they articulated the driving force behind their commitment to c…

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The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park 42:39

2M ago42:39

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You may not be familiar with Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball field. It isn't used by any Major League Baseball teams. It's not even regularly used by the team it was built for, the Minor League Birmingham Barons in Alabama. But it's still standing—more of a working museum than a proper field, hosting occasional games and special events, p…

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No More: Gender Based Violence

3M ago

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Enough is enough! The prevalence of violence must cease immediately. In the latest installment of Queering The Air, Sasja is accompanied by Rebeckah Loveday & Caroline McGuiness to discuss strategies for eradicating gender-based violence. Shockingly, 26 lives of women in Australia have been tragically lost this year alone, with the year not even ha…

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Need another Passover celebration? Listen to the Menschwarmers' annual Jewish baseball seder 38:19

3M ago38:19

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By now, you've probably had one seder. You may have even had two seders. But it's time for an annual CJN tradition totally unlike those slow-moving family get-togethers: the Menschwarmers' Jewish baseball seder. Combining the start of baseball season with the week of Passover, our Jewish sports experts have rewritten the haggadah to focus on Jewish…

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Hari Raya Special

3M ago

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This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja reached out to the Queer Melayu community living in Naarm, Ethan and Yazid, inviting them to delve into their thoughts on the importance of Hari Raya in their lives. Together, they explored the nuances of celebrating this cultural festival in their current environment as opposed to their native land, navigati…

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Introducing Ādaraya: Athlete of the Arts

3M ago

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On today's show, Jacob unpacks the mind and musings of @adaraya.x : athlete of the arts and holistic healer. Ādaraya [translated from sinhalese to english, meaning Love] is an emerging athlete of the arts, with an open agenda to reshape our entertainment industry.Guided by a belief in the healing power of performance and passion, this queer trans B…

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An ode to Curb Your Enthusiasm, the most Jewish sports show there ever will be 41:51

3M ago41:51

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This weekend, the long-running Jewish comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm will air its final episode. Over more than 20 years, creator Larry David did more than redefine what improv comedy could look like in a single-camera sitcom—he also showed the world what diehard Jewish sports fandom looked like. But before the show plays its iconic theme song one las…

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An interview with two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman 36:43

4M ago36:43

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In Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series in November 2021, in the bottom of the second inning, the Houston Astros' two-time All-Star Alex Bregman stepped up to bat. He faced off against the Atlanta Braves' Max Fried, slammed the ball high into the right field, and found himself out of luck when outfielder Joc Pederson caught the ball. Je…

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Rainbow Jobs Expo & Victoria Pride Awards

4M ago

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Our esteemed host Sasja Sÿdek hosted a compelling discussion with Anastasia Rose Le, shedding light on the highly anticipated Rainbow Jobs Expo 2024. This expo serves as a remarkable and free platform that brings jobseekers, employers, and community organisations together, fostering meaningful connections and invaluable opportunities for all partic…

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Mitch Albom on his sportswriting career, new Holocaust book and accidentally writing a hockey anthem 48:48

5M ago48:48

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Mitch Albom has sold tens of millions of copies of his popular inspirational books—among them Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The Stranger in the Lifeboat—but never has the Jewish author focused so explicitly on Judaism until his latest book, The Little Liar. Set in Greece during the Holocaust, the novel tells the story…

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Protect The Pride

5M ago

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On this week’s episode of Queering The Air, we dived deeper into the ongoing conversation surrounding “No Police at Pride” and taking a closer look at the strategies for effectively navigating future pride events. Joining Sasja and Jacob with guests is none other than Budi Sudarto and Pharrell Shaymar, who brought a wealth of knowledge and experien…

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Jewish and Israeli athletes are being routinely banned from competition. How will it end? 46:06

5M ago46:06

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They say two events can be a coincidence, but three make a trend. And in the past month, three Jewish or Israeli athletes have been controversially kicked out of the public sphere. First, Israel's hockey team was barred from competing in an international match in Bulgaria—the decision was reversed, and Israel wound up winning the tournament. Around…

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The History, and Future, of Pride

5M ago

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David Hood, a 78er who marched and was arrested in the original Mardi Gras, shares his experiences of the infamous day in queer history, and reflects on the meaning of pride. Find out more on the first Mardi Gras. Frank Gafa, a queer Aboriginal unionist, speaks on the No Police at Pride campaign, the lack of engagement from VicPol in LGBTQI+ commun…

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Victoria Pride Street Party 2024

5M ago

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The previous Sunday was a momentous occasion that called for a heartfelt expression of gratitude to Ãdaraya, James (In Ya Face), and Sasja for their invaluable contributions to our successful outside live broadcast. Stepping out onto the bustling streets of Victoria’s Pride Street Party 2024, Sasja and Ãdaraya conducted interviews that delved into …

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How can we get more Jewish girls to care about sports? 36:25

5M ago36:25

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Feb. 7, 2024, marks the 28th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a global movement that aims to inspire and encourage young girls and women around the world to get active, play sports and break boundaries. But the barriers are real. There are societal prejudices and fewer opportunities for girls to get into sports—and even more stereotyp…

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Singer songwriter LION, and the Frankenstein Show Art Exhibition!

5M ago

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Jacob speaks with queer black electro pop superstar LION about headlining Midsumma Carnival and the k-pop obsession that inspires their artistry.AND... what do queer people and a sci-fi cult classic have in common? We hear from the curators of The Frankenstein Show exhibition, CJ and ZJ, about creating trans and queer art. Artists Emme Southey and …

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Is the 2024 NHL All-Star Game the most Jewish one ever? 27:39

5M ago27:39

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This weekend, on Feb. 3, Toronto will host the NHL All-Star Weekend—and it might just be the most Jewish one yet. There are three (maybe four?) Jews playing, including two of the three Hughes brothers (Quinn and Jack), the New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin, and Jeremy Swayman—who may or may not be Jewish, with different media outlets putting out con…

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Queer Photo & Queer Arabs Australia

6M ago

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Queer PHOTO: Ground-breaking LGBTQIA+ showcase taking over Melbourne’s West 27 January 2024 – 24 March 2024Sasja and Delsi Moleta, Public Program Producer at Queer PHOTO discussed the upcoming collaboration between Midsumma and PHOTO 2024. This unique event, in partnership with Creative Victoria’s Go West program, will feature artist commissions fo…

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The CJN Daily: Prominent Canadians in Israeli hockey speak out after the IIHF abruptly banned Israel from competition 29:11

6M ago29:11

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This is the most recent episode of The CJN Daily, about the recent fracas between the International Ice Hockey Federation and Israel's national teams. We thought Menschwarmers subscribers would be especially interested, so we're cross-posting it on this feed—listen and enjoy. Last week, the International Ice Hockey Federation—the sport’s governing …

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S5E1 - With the PWHL, women's hockey is having a moment—and Kaleigh Fratkin is helping make it happen 43:35

6M ago43:35

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On January 6, 2024, a record-breaking 13,361 attendees filled an arena in Minnesota to watch their new women's hockey team trounce visitors from Montreal. The game made history as the biggest crowd on record to turn out to watch women's hockey—and it happened less than a week into the start of the newly formed Professional Women's Hockey League. Ka…

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Jacob's Europe Trip

7M ago

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This episode marks the conclusion of our broadcasting for this year, and we’re dedicating this final episode to our co-host, Jacob, who has just returned from an incredible six-month trip in Europe. Jacob regaled our listeners with the details of their adventures and shared all the inside scoop. Together, Sasja and Jacob took a look back at the sho…

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SILENCE IS VIOLENCE - Recognising The Presence of Violence within LGBTQIA+ Community!

7M ago

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SILENCE IS VIOLENCE - Recognising the presence of violence within lgbtqia+ community! During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, that led to International Human Rights Day, it's important to acknowledge that violence is not confined to external perpetrators but also exists within our own communities. While attention is often focu…

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S4E18 - 8 crazy Jewish sports stories to recap 2023 42:03

7M ago42:03

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Hanukkah is a festival of light, hope, gambling with dreidels (maybe a sport?) and remembrance—and so, this week, in the final episode of Menschwarmers for 2023, we remember eight crazy Jewish sports stories from a great year. Our list includes shout-outs for the historic Canadian Open held at the Oakdale Golf & Country Club and Israel's triumphs i…

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'My Disability Does Not Define Me' - IDOPWD 2023 (Special Broadcast)

7M ago

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My Disability Does Not Define Me! While it may present certain challenges and obstacles in our life, it does not dictate who we are as a person. We are defined by our passions, our achievements, and our resilience in the face of adversity. Our disability is just one part of the complex and multifaceted individual that we are. We refuse to be limite…

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SEX IS A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION!

8M ago

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Sasja Sÿdek, our co-host, is widely recognised for her sex-positive stance. She openly communicates her sexual desires, and promotes safe sex practices and consensual sex practices. In this episode of Queering The Air, we featured music to enhance intimacy and reveal the song that carries sentimental value for her as the one she lost her virginity …

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Trans Awareness Week - TDoR

8M ago

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As Trans Awareness Week comes to an end, we prepare to observe the solemn Trans Day of Remembrance. At Queering The Air, we are committed to providing comprehensive coverage of stories and reflections pertaining to Trans Awareness Week. Our aim is to keep you informed and engaged, offering insights into the diverse experiences and challenges faced …

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S4E17 - Lior Berman earned a scholarship for NCAA basketball—but his dream is to play in Israel 35:27

8M ago35:27

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At 24 years old, Lior Berman has already spent years playing NCAA Division I basketball for Auburn University in his home state of Alabama. But it was only this past summer that the walk-on athlete—and the only Jewish player on the team—got promoted to a full scholarship. The 6'4" guard decided to stick around for a fifth year, taking a few classes…

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Deepavali / Diwali Special

8M ago

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Join us on this special episode as our host Sasja sat down with guest Shurthi to celebrate the joyous festival of Deepavali / Diwali. Together, they explored the significance of this festival of lights, its traditions, and rituals. Shurthi shared her personal experiences and insights, shedding light on the festive spirit and the warmth it brings to…

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Slutwalk Narrm/Melbourne

8M ago

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On this episode of Queering The Air, we’re excited to introduce you a long time volunteer from SlutWalkMelbourne, Mev. Mev discussed the significance of the event and provided us with a comprehensive overview of its history. Sasja and Mev delved into why this rally is so important.Mev (she/they) is a neurodivergent queer creative and activist livin…

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Halloween Special: Ghost Stories by Queer Authours

9M ago

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Get ready to be spooked on this episode as Queering The Air presents a Halloween Special! Sasja, the host, will be captivating listeners by reading ghost stories exclusively written by BIPOC queer authors. It’s an opportunity to explore the world of queer literature and embrace the eerie atmosphere of Halloween. Brace yourself for an exhilarating e…

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S4E16 - Team Israel made Kevin Youkilis understand why representation matters—and the Hamas attack cemented it 40:54

9M ago40:54

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Kevin Youkilis doesn't crave attention. But in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, the Jewish MLB All Star and World Series champion has become especially vocal, taking to social media to talk about resiliance and Jewish pride in the face of antisemitism. It's a mission that began when he started playing for Team Israel Baseball…

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Pride In The North Summit - Beyond The Rainbow Lanyard

9M ago

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On this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja was accompanied by Anas and Tom, who are the individuals responsible for organising the Pride In The North Summit - Beyond The Rainbow Lanyard. The Summit aims to highlight speakers who have personal experience and a goal to enhance services and practices for LGBTIQA+ communities. Additionally, it strives …

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Our Voice Is Our Power

9M ago

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In this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja Sÿdek shared her personal journey of finding her voice and shed light on the immense power our voices hold. Joining 3CR community radio has been instrumental in empowering Sasja. Despite discovering her voice, Sasja still confronts attempts to silence her. Through her active participation in 3CR, Sasja has…

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S4E15 - How pro athletes and sports teams have responded to the Israel-Hamas war 38:21

9M ago38:21

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In the early days of the latest war between Hamas and Israel, something unusual happened in the sports world: a lot of Jewish athletes, and their teammates, went public with their support of Israel. Even Israeli athletes like Deni Avdija of the Washington Wizards, who has refrained from speaking about Middle Eastern politics in the past, posted a l…

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Twin Flame / Dead Spit | My Queer Spiritual Entropy | Aza - Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023

9M ago

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MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2023 Holly and Sasja came together to discuss Holly’s event at the Melbourne Fringe Festival: MY QUEER SPIRITUAL ENTROP HOLLY ROWAN - MY QUEER SPIRITUAL ENTROPY TICKETDates 05 - 13 OctTime 7:30pm, 6:30pm (60 minutes)Venue TIC: SwanstonA spiritual antidote to dogma; for people who just want to be themselves.Sick of people t…

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