Best Garçon Podcasts (2024)

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214: Les jeux d’argent ne sont pas que de simples jeux. 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

Gambling is a colossal industry. Those with skin in the game say that it’s ‘just fun’. However, there are also those who say that gambling is addictive as a drug. Let’s discuss ‘les jeux d’argent’ in this lesson.By Plus Publications

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Empowerment and Expression: Tyrell Rae on the Art of Drag 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

In this episode of "Let's Get Serious," host Aaron chats with Tyrell Rae, also known by their stage name Miss Zarah Misdemeanor. Celebrating a decade in the world of drag, Tyrell shares their journey from the early days of hosting a costume contest to becoming an influential figure in the drag community. This episode dives into the intersections of…

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Embracing Your Truth: Michell’e Basquiat on Ballroom Culture and Being Your Authentic Self 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Michell’e Basquiat, the Overall Mother of the House of Basquiat and a trailblazing figure in the ballroom scene. In this episode of "Let's Get Serious," host Aaron dives deep into Michell’e's journey from her beginnings in the ballroom to becoming a celebrated Beyoncé tribute artist. Discover how embracing…

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213: Les Louisianais se battent pour la survie de leur patrimoine. 10:34

2M ago10:34

10:34

The people of southern Louisiana are very proud of their French heritage and culture. They’re fighting tooth and nail for the survival of French which is struggling against the onslaught of English. In this lesson, let’s discuss some of the things that makes Louisiana different.

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Diving Deep with Twiggy Pucci Garçon: Activism, Identity, and the Power of Ballroom 30:28

3M ago30:28

30:28

Join us in this empowering episode of "Let's Get Serious" as host Aaron chats with Twiggy Pucci Garçon, an influential figure in the ballroom community and co-writer/star of the documentary "Kiki." Discover Twiggy's journey from a challenging upbringing in Portsmouth, Virginia, to becoming a beacon of hope and change within the LGBTQ+ community. Th…

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Challenging Norms and Embracing Identity: Deon West's Journey in the Ballroom Scene 47:33

3M ago47:33

47:33

In this insightful episode of "Let's Get Serious," Aaron Michaels delves into the vibrant world of ballroom culture with Deon West, an influential figure from Dallas, Texas. Deon shares his personal journey of self-discovery, the struggles of living up to societal expectations, and his transformative experiences within the ballroom community. As a …

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212: Aux élections européennes le Président Macron prend une raclée 12:53

3M ago12:53

12:53

Our lesson this time relates to the European elections in which President Macron’s party was subjected to a drubbing while support for parties of the right surged. A snap election, called by President Macron after the election results became known, is a high-risk strategy. Let’s discuss.By Plus Publications

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Liberating Voices: A Journey of Resilience and Community with Gia Love and Jonovia Lanvin 54:37

3M ago54:37

54:37

Welcome to another powerful episode of "Let's Get Serious" where we explore stories of resilience, community, and personal journeys. This episode features a riveting discussion with Gia Love and Jonovia Lanvin, two prominent figures in ballroom who have made significant impacts in their communities. Gia and Jonovia share their experiences and insig…

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Family Ties: Diverse Perspectives on Queer Family Dynamics with RJ 52:25

4M ago52:25

52:25

In this profound episode of 'Let's Get Serious with Aaron Michaels', we dive into the rich and diverse experiences of a queer family through the lens of both father and son. In the first half, RJ's father shares his unique perspective on raising a queer child, reflecting on the challenges and societal pressures they face, as well as his profound pr…

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Crafting Identity: From Fashion Design to Self Discovery with Michael Sullivan 1:00:49

4M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Welcome to Episode 4 of "Let's Get Serious" where we explore the interwoven narratives of personal identity and creative expression. Join your host Aaron Michaels as he engages with Michael Sullivan, the visionary founder behind the innovative clothing line, HAUS. This episode delves into Michael's journey from his early dreams about fashion design…

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Empowerment Through Understanding: Dr. Jennifer Mullan on Decolonizing Therapy 44:59

5M ago44:59

44:59

Join Aaron Michaels in a profound conversation with Dr. Jennifer Mullan, a celebrated clinical psychologist, activist, and author. In this episode of "Let's Get Serious," Dr. Mullan shares her journey of developing the transformative concept of Decolonizing Therapy. This approach addresses the unique mental health needs of black, brown, indigenous,…

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Voices of Change: Rep. Leslie Herod on Queer Representation and Empowerment 42:04

6M ago42:04

42:04

Join us for a special episode of "Let's Get Serious" with Aaron Michaels, where we sit down with the trailblazing Leslie Herod, the first out Black queer elected official in the state of Colorado. Representative Herod shares her battles against systemic racism and fierce advocacy to shut down anti-trans legislation. Her words highlight the importan…

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Breaking Silence: Aaron's Journey from Bullying to Boldness 17:27

6M ago17:27

17:27

In this deeply personal and inaugural episode of "Let's Get Serious with Aaron Michaels," your host Aaron Michaels embarks on a heartfelt journey, sharing his story from a queer youth perspective. From facing severe bullying in elementary school to embracing his identity through drag and becoming an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Aaron's narrative is …

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211: Les rénovations se paient cher … à moins que l’on ne les fasse soi-même! 13:14

11M ago13:14

13:14

This time, our lesson relates to a DIY job that frightens off a lot people, that is, laying tiles. Let’s start with a dialogue.By Plus Publications

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210: ‘Que penses-tu de chatGPT? Faut-il en avoir peur?’ 15:19

1+ y ago15:19

15:19

Since the launch of chatGPT in November 2022, everyone is talking about it. Some are in awe of its potential while others go so far as to say that it represents an existential threat. Let’s talk about this technological evolution in this lesson.By Plus Publications

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Stay Out of the Naughty House - Part 2 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

46:32

The chilling, final deep digging into the life of Thomas Donald Bruce McArthur... a name almost as long as his killing spree. Charlie isn't really into this Santa's slaying, but most of it takes place in a van down by the river, so he's torn. Will the Canadian police arrest Saint McArthur? Will the little old lady do her own gardening? Are Canadian…

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Final episode: Gender & public space (ENG) 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

"In the nine- to fourteen-year-old age group, about thirty per cent of children playing outdoors are girls. In sports zones, the presence of girls decreases further, to just fifteen per cent." Girls Make The City is a project by ZIJkant vzw in collaboration with Wetopia. In the indian summer of 2022, they united 25 young people with very different …

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Slotaflevering : Gender & publieke ruimte / Episode final : Genre & l'espace public 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

[NL] "In de leeftijdsgroep van 9 tot 14 jaar zijn 30% van de buitenspelende kinderen meisjes. In sportzones neemt de aanwezigheid van meisjes verder af, tot slechts 15%." Girls Make The City is een project van ZIJKant vzw in samenwerking met Wetopia. In het warme najaar van 2022 verenigden ze 25 jongeren met heel verschillende interesses en achterg…

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Stay Out of the Naughty House - Part 1 1:00:47

1+ y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Thomas Donald Bruce McArthur…. And that’s only one person. This is the long tale matching a long name of a killer with a jolly red hat and dirty green thumb. Charlie is none too pleased by what Sarah describes. Why do Santa’s break bad? Why is landscaping so hard? Are all the best killers Canadian? Find out all this and more as Sarah and Charlie re…

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Audioportret 3: Jongens opvoeden // Portrait audio 3 : Eduquer les garçons 16:36

1+ y ago16:36

16:36

[NL] "Boys will be boys? Echt niet." Alle meisjes zijn het erover eens: straatintimidatie is het grootste probleem. Een gevoel van onveiligheid houdt hen vaak binnen. De oplossing: voed de jongens op. Girls Make The City is een project van ZIJKant vzw in samenwerking met Wetopia. In het warme najaar van 2022 verenigden ze 25 jongeren met heel versc…

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Audioportret 2: Samen de buurt tot leven brengen // Portrait audio 2 : Faire vivre le quartier ensemble 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

16:46

[NL] "Alle leuke plekjes zijn ingenomen door jongens. Wij kunnen alleen maar wandelen, wandelen, wandelen, maar waarnaartoe?" De meisjes uit de wijk voelen zich niet vrij en welkom in hun buurt. Nochtans hingen ze als kind vaak op straat, ook met de jongens, om verstoppertje te spelen. Ze willen graag samen de buurt tot leven brengen. Girls Make Th…

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Audioportret 1: Ruimte veroveren op wielen // Portrait audio 1 : Conquérir l'espace à roulettes 13:08

1+ y ago13:08

13:08

[NL] Voor deze (roller)skaters is het duidelijk: de publieke ruimte kunnen ze niet zomaar betreden, die moeten ze innemen. Skateparken zijn het domein van cismannen, en dat willen zij veranderen, in groep. Ze spreken over genderpatronen in de opvoeding en het veroveren van de stad. "Als kleine meisjes me aankijken met sterretjes in hun ogen, is mij…

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209 : Vers une société sans argent liquide 13:33

2y ago13:33

13:33

It seems we are inexorably headed towards a cashless society. It is not uncommon now for some retailers to even refuse cash payments. What are the consequences of this development? Let’s talk about it.

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Que Surratt Surratt - Edward Surratt 44:59

2y ago44:59

44:59

Well, they're back, just in time to get ready for Spooky Season. Sarah brings up the disturbed and chilling material on Edward Surratt, an American murderer, rapist and suspected serial killer. That's tough for Charlie, since he hates all three of those. The tale winds them through Ohio, South Carolina, and some familiar old haunts in Pennsylvania.…

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208 : ‘Les garçons ne pleurent pas’ 14:13

2y ago14:13

14:13

In this lesson, we will hear Bertrand’s thoughts on a book he has just finished reading. But we are going to discover that the book’s title isn’t really true.By Plus Publications

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Monsieur Garçon - Thierry Paulin 56:05

2y ago56:05

56:05

Hey, right off the bat, sorry about the audio issues. They don’t run through the whole thing, only about half, and we are working on getting better recording equipment. :) Bear with us!In this one, a tired Charlie and Sarah discuss a truly gruesome French spree killer named Thierry Paulin. He robbed, he killed, and he had a help from another Thierr…

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207: J'ai eu le covid. 12:51

2y ago12:51

12:51

People were starting to feel invincible. After over two year’s of covid, they were saying to themselves: ‘it’s over – we can get back to normality’. But covid is still circulating. Let’s start with a conversation.By Plus Publications

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The Angel of Death - Nursachusetts 49:59

2+ y ago49:59

49:59

They just couldn't let Memorial Day pass by without stopping to reflect... on one of the most deadly nurses to ever grace the New England area. Kristen Gilbert was not a good woman, and she targeted patients in Veteran's Hospital, a real scumbagess. Charlie hated it. There's romance, poison, murder, and a lifetime(s) behind bars in this tale of wha…

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Sunday, Bloody “Easter” Sunday; Rabbit Hatchet 54:46

2+ y ago54:46

54:46

Happy Easter! This one should come with a trigger warning, in more ways than one. Charlie hears the story of a one James Ruppert. He's famous in Ohio because that's where this gruesome tale happened. A quiet Easter gathering gets way more out of hand than your drunk uncle bringing up conspiracy theories. Sarah tells the whole "tail." There's some l…

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Riffin' on Rifkin: Part 2 - Speeding the 5th 1:08:47

2+ y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Charlie is so scared still/again that he contemplates changing the podcast's name. Sarah shuts that down but continues the gruesome tale of Long Island native Joel Rifkin, a notorious serial killer of prostitutes in the early 90s. Buckle up, cause the murders and Rifkin come pretty fast in this one, and that might be triple entendre. Give it a list…

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206: De retour au bureau - à temps partiel 16:51

2+ y ago16:51

16:51

After nearly two years, we are seeing a gradual return to the workplace. Working from home – travailler de sa maison – has presented both advantages and disadvantages.

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Riffin’ on Rifkin: Part 1 - Frenzy Fanatic 1:12:28

2+ y ago1:12:28

1:12:28

Well, they’re back! It’s time for personal stuff and Part 1 of the story of Joel the Ripper A.K.A Mr. Rifkin, if you’re nasty. And he’s pretty nasty, which does not please Charlie. This one has him cowering under the covers. Sarah did enough research to shoot a short documentary, so it’ll be coming at you in two parts; a background and a killing sp…

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Is That You, Santa Claus? 41:36

2+ y ago41:36

41:36

Twas' the night before Christmas... actually a week and 2 days after, but nevermind that. Sarah is back to tell scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago... well, more specifically, the 1970's. It's the Santa Claus Strangler, and no, we're not referring to Scott Calvin. No visions of sugar plums can save Charlie fro…

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205: Le monde appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt! 16:54

3y ago16:54

16:54

Some people are early-risers while others are night owls. In this lesson, we discuss an adage which makes the bold claim that people who fall into the first category are at an advantage.

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Only Murders in the Boarding House 1:25:33

3y ago1:25:33

1:25:33

Thanksgiving already? Charlie and Sarah take a break from stuffing themselves with... stuffing... and shine a light on Dorothea Puente, a woman who's boarding house business is very lively... or should we say... deadly? Charlie doesn't want to know where the bodies are buried, but that doesn't stop Sarah from telling him in excruciating detail. Thi…

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The Sacramento Vampire Diaries 49:28

3y ago49:28

49:28

Sarah and Charlie make their triumphant return on Halloween, although Charlie hoped these cases would just stay dead! To him, true crime = rude time. But alas, he was outvoted by the only other person in the room, so here they are. They discuss the chilling story of Richard Chase, a man so horrifying that it takes them both a bit by surprise. Oh, a…

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Decomposition as a Compass: In Conversation With Jordan Alexander Williams 1:23:46

3y ago1:23:46

1:23:46

How might we collapse a world rooted in extraction and nurture one built on reciprocity? What can decomposition teach us about seeding sustainable futures? Join us as queer Hoodoo, earth tender, and living ancestor Jordan Alexander Williams contemplates the liberation of land, ourselves, and our communities from “radical individualism” in this soul…

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Living As Universe: In Conversation with Richael Faithful 1:13:08

3y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

In the face of compounding crises, the work of multidisciplinary, multidimensional folk healer Richael Faithful is a call back into healing justice. Tune in as host Amirio Freeman and Faithful explore community organizing, connection to ancestral healing traditions, care work, and the birthing of new selves in this heart-filled episode. As Richael …

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204: Prendre - un verbe polyvalent 7:05

3y ago7:05

7:05

One of our Beginner listeners asked about the English verb ‘to get’ which made us think about prendre. ‘Get’ is just one of the many meanings of this multipurpose French verb, depending on the context.

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