Best Oops I Talked Politics Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 20: Dear God what is that thing? 29:10

1y ago29:10

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We are finally getting to one of the ballad types and topics that made me realize how much potential lay in these old songs…. Monstrous births. Or, to be clear, that's how they were marketed at the time. They were actually an overall mix of true accounts of birth defects and used the idea of deformity as a direct metaphor. Either which way it went,…

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Iraq, Libya, Syria. What Do They Have in Common? Not Sand 14:16

1+ y ago14:16

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In my previous episode, I talked about how Canada has not felt like home to me for a couple of years. Canada was the country my parents decided to refuge to for better opportunities and to flee from chaos and war. Canada was the country that made an effort to get my family and me from Lebanon during the 2006 Lebanon and Israel war. The government h…

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Episode 19: Ways to wooing a Witty Wench. 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

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Welcome everyone to Episode 19 Where we are looking at all the ways to woo those wonderful and witty wenches… or the ones who value knowledge over marriage, the one’s that fit the Athena archetype. Show transcript and blog A mad kinde of wooing Hares on the Mountain The Blue Stocking Society The Enlightenment Support the show…

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I Identify as An Apache Helicopter 9:06

1+ y ago9:06

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I Identify as An Apache HelicopterBy Nizam Farah

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Drugs, Booze. Oops, You Snooze, You Lose. 11:20

1+ y ago11:20

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What a great time to be young! Post-pandemic hormones are raging across the world and our young people want to have fun. Go to a party, have a few drinks, experiment with some drugs, and find someone to hook up with. Damn, to be young and explore what the world has to offer. Is it all fun and games though? That one party you go to and a friend tell…

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Hail The King! Um, We Talkin Burger King? 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

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Now a podcast about the legendary Whopper would be amazing! But unfortunately, this topic has less taste bud action than that. A modern world like ours is controlled by one person. Well, The Queen, may she rest in peace, was quite controlling of her loving so-called “alliances”. The torch has been passed to King Charles. What does this mean for us …

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Work Till You Die, But We Still Need You To Work! 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

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I have a dream. These are words that when uttered, make people’s hair stand on the back of their necks and put their focus on what is coming next. Martin Luther King had a dream of a better world. A fair world that gives everyone an opportunity to be what they want as long as they work hard for it. He worked hard for the freedom of speech and Black…

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Welcome to Canada! Oh, You Didn't Read The Fine Print? 14:02

1+ y ago14:02

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In my previous episode, I talked about how Canada has not felt like home to me for a couple of years. Canada was the country my parents decided to refuge to for better opportunities and to flee from chaos and war. Canada was the country that made an effort to get my family and me from Lebanon during the 2006 Lebanon and Israel war. The government h…

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Episode 18: Robin Hood ultimate trickster and working-class hero. 30:29

1+ y ago30:29

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Today we look at both the history and one of the earliest versions of the Robin Hood legend, which spread and gained popularity largely through the ballad traditions. While we do we will look at how he fits in with that classic trickster archetype, and how the social and economic factors of the 1300's led to fertile ground for the growth of his sto…

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Home, But Not Home 10:11

1+ y ago10:11

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Nova Scotia is Home to over a million people. In recent years many have made Nova Scotia a new home for themselves and family. People from all over the world come to Canada and make a new home for themselves here. What a great complement it is to see the world viewing Canada as a great nation! And yes Canada has such potential to become a beautiful…

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New Year's Resolution: Don't Be a Dick 8:47

1+ y ago8:47

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The world is so focused on the physical appearance of people. 9/10 chances an individual is making a New Years Resolution that focuses on making them look better. Whether to eat better or go to the gym. Those 2 are very important and are a good way to blow off some steam to better your physical and secondarily your mental health. However, do you ma…

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Trailer 0:50

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The podcast will follow discussions of national and international issues, and how one person can think of a few ways to solve them while blowing some steam.By Nizam Farah

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State Rights in Criminal Prosecution? Perhaps. 30:28

1+ y ago30:28

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In this episode, we discussed a recent case U.S. v. Seekins, in which the federal public defender attempted to push the Fifth Circuit to revisit the scope of interstate commerce in the criminal justice context. By a close vote (7-9), the Fifth Circuit refused to open this door. However, Justice Ho, in his dissenting opinion, laid out a blueprint fo…

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Episode 17: Oops… did I sing that? Ballads and political revolution and change. 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

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Today we do a bit of background in how song and politics intermingle from the key years of the English Civil War and look at the ballad "LONDONS Warning-Peece, Being, The Common-Prayers Complaint." from 1643. LONDONS Warning-Peece, BEING, The Common-Prayers Complaint. 5 members of Parliament Charles I Charles I on trial Henrietta Maria Those who si…

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Episode 16: A bundle full of farts. 29:30

2y ago29:30

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Today we look at the timelessness of fart jokes, and look at a couple of them inside ballads, and parts of Jonathan Swift's “The Benefit of Farting Explained,” which is a satirical essay on why farting should be free. We will also look at two parents who shake all their sons sins out in a sieve. BawdyBallads.com “A Looking Glass for Lascivious Youn…

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Episode 15: Taking dem kids, or the Poor Act of 1601 25:57

2y ago25:57

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Welcome back all you wonderfully curious lil’ devils to Bawdy Ballads and today’s episode, “Taking dem kids, or the Poor Act of 1601" where we will look at one of the most important laws in terms of ballad sellers, often considered vagrants, but we will begin by looking at the letter home of Richard Frethorne, sold into an "apprenticeship" by his l…

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Episode 14: Dr. DoGoods Feel Good. Addiction and song 23:00

2y ago23:00

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Today we look at some of the ways that addiction presents itself in popular songs, and briefly look at some surprising facts about Shakespeare. Show Transcript and links Shakespeare himself was likely a user of both cannabis and cocaine. Doctor Dogoods directions, To cure many diseases both in body and minde, lately written and set forth for the go…

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Episode 13: Tam Lin and GrannyWomen 27:38

2y ago27:38

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Today we look at mentions of abortion in traditional ballads and the various life and death consequences of historical pregnancy and childbirth. Show notes and transcripts Tam Lin: History and versions from Mainly Norfolk “Bonny Jean of Aberdeen” Historical rates of child and infant mortality Historical rates of maternal mortality Atlas Obscura: Th…

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Episode 12: Gotta get these bills paid some way. 29:35

2y ago29:35

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Today we look at the traditional archetypes of the tease and the whore, and how sometimes choice isn’t really a choice. Show transcript and website The High Prized Pin-box Working Life of Women in the 17th Century A Fayre Portion for a Fayre Mayd Nell Gwyn Support the showBy Alex Bentley

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Episode 11: What’s your price. Love and money. 21:37

2y ago21:37

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Today we look at just how much money and value are intricately linked with dating, as shown in a couple of old songs from the past: Bawdy Ballads show transcript A DIALOGUE Between Jack and his Mother A FAIRING For Young-Men and Maids Vox: Indian Dowry system Indian Express: Dowry deaths Support the show…

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Episode 10: Masters, Maids, and Impotence... oh my! 20:16

2y ago20:16

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Today we look at how power, and the lack of it, play out in sexual liaisons. We'll also talk a bit about Priapus, the god of vegetable fertility. Bawdy Ballads Episode 10: Show notes or transcript A Dialogue between a master and his maid Pigstyle alley scene The Kentish Maiden:OR, The Fumbling Ale-draper Derided Priapus Erotic art of Pompeii and He…

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Episode 9: The Murder of Maria Marten or The Murder in the Red Barn 18:07

2y ago18:07

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Today we are going to look at a really important ballad that shows how ballads and songs were used to communicate crime reports, and links earlier murder ballads as a way of tracking historical crimes. This ballad covers the murder of Maria Marten by William Corder in 1828, a story and song that has also been covered by the likes of Shirley Collins…

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Episode 8: F'boys, or who's gonna take care these kids? 28:04

2y ago28:04

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Welcome back everyone! Today we'll talk about those timeless fboys, and how people manage when they fall victim to them. Bawdyballads.com What's an Fboy? The lover and the trickster Kentish Dick: or the Lust Coachman of Westminster. Old Slang for Testicles A trial of skill, performed by a poor decayed gentlewoman. --- Send in a voice message: https…

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Episode 7: Barbara Allen and The Suffolk Miracle.. 25:56

2y ago25:56

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Today we look at death and love, and there's even a revenant. While we do that we look at the dangers of the "one true love" myth and the importance of rejection in our lives. BawdyBallads transcript The Suffolk Miracle Revenants Barbara Allen Playlist Barbara Allen EBBA "Let it Die" Feist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads…

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"Oops.", says Justice Willett. 38:03

2y ago38:03

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In Shepperd v. United States, an attorney represented his client, the criminal defendant, and also the government's key witness at the same time. Two weeks before trial, this conflict of interest was finally made known to the defendant, who immediately obtained new counsel. The new counsel informed the trial court about the conflict and requested a…

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"A Pleasant Jigg between Jack and his Mistress" or when the lady needs a bit of rough. 13:18

2y ago13:18

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Today we look at the song "A Pleasant Jigg between Jack and his Mistress" which covers what happens when the lady of the house decides she needs to sleep with the help, and why we love this archetype so much. Support the showBy Alex Bentley

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Episode 6: Golden Booties or Cougar Huntin. 16:22

2y ago16:22

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Today we look at Golden Booties about a young man going for older women, and the fortunes they provide. Then we'll look at the Cougar archetype and how and why they terrify society so much. Wisecrack video on the economics of dating. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles Oedipus Complex Mrs. Robinson "Fat-bottomed Girls" Bawdyballads.com Support the show…

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"One Night as I lay on my bed" or "A favorite love song" 11:26

2y ago11:26

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Today we look at an actually sweet song and one that is still sung today as "One Night as I Lay on My Bed" as performed by Steeleye Span and others. We will also look at the lover at the window archetype and how it appears today, including Jimmy Hughes' song "Steal Away". "A Favorite Love Song" "One Night as I lay on my bed" "Steal Away" "Steal Awa…

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Debauchery Scared. Prostitutes, fools, and tricksters... Oh My. 18:21

2y ago18:21

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Today we look at a great example of three archetypes that appear together. The fool, the prostitute, and the trickster. I also barely get through a list of slang terms for vagina from the 16th and 17th centuries, and how the fool, the prostitute, and the trickster are still working their magic as seen in the Depp vs Heard trial. Support the show…

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"A Favorite Love Song" or "One Night as I Lay on My Bed" 11:26

2y ago11:26

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Today we look at an actually sweet song and one that is still sung today as "One Night as I Lay on My Bed" as performed by Steeleye Span and others. We will also look at the lover at the window archetype and how it appears today, including Jimmy Hughes' song "Steal Away". "A Favorite Love Song" "One Night as I lay on my bed" "Steal Away" "Steal Awa…

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Debauchery Scared... prostitutes, fools, and tricksters oh my! 18:21

2y ago18:21

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Today we look at a great example of three archetypes that appear together. The fool, the prostitute, and the trickster. I also barely get through a list of slang terms for vagina from the 16th and 17th centuries, and how the fool, the prostitute, and the trickster are still working their magic as seen in the Depp vs Heard trial. --- Send in a voice…

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The Gosport Tragedy or Pretty Polly. 24:08

2y ago24:08

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Today we'll look at an early example of true crime and look at the evolution of the ballad "The Gosport Tragedy" into "Pretty Polly" and how the changes reflect changes in language. BawdyBallads The Gosport Tragedy:EBBA The Cruel Ship’s Carpenter Pretty Polly Lyrics: The Stanley Brothers Pretty Polly Wikipedia What is True Crime? Interview on origi…

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A Cuckold by Consent 21:35

2+ y ago21:35

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Today we look at "A Cuckold by Consent" from 1681 that tells the story of a thirsty miller who gets instant karma. For show transcripts and additional links please visit the website: BawdyBallads. For a look at the original copy and woodcuts, please visit the English Broadside --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSuppo…

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A Cuckold By Consent 21:35

2+ y ago21:35

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Today we look at "A Cuckold by Consent" from 1681 that tells the story of a thirsty miller who gets instant karma. For show transcripts and additional links please visit the website: BawdyBallads. For a look at the original copy and woodcuts, please visit the English Broadside Ballad Archive. Support the show…

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"May I search your phone, with good faith?" 38:34

2+ y ago38:34

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Can a police officer search a criminal suspect's cell phone in full, when the only charge in the warrant was drug possession, and the affidavit provided barebone justification? This is the question the Fifth Circuit was presented in U.S. v. Morton. The Morton case presents an issue that is not fully resolved by the Supreme Court - what kind of prot…

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A bawdy introduction. 1:56

2+ y ago1:56

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A quick and dirty introduction of Bawdy Ballads and what you can look forward to in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSupport the showBy Alex Bentley

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"Do I need to listen to the Supreme Court?" The Fifth Circuit Has Doubts. 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

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When the U.S. Supreme Court remands a case back to a circuit court, how much room does the circuit court have to "play around"? The Fifth Circuit's response is "a lot". The U.S. Supreme Court remanded the SB8 case back to the Fifth Circuit and allowed claims against Texas health agencies to proceed. The Fifth Circuit is not pleased. Instead of foll…

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A Retirement and A Resignation 29:47

2+ y ago29:47

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In this episode, we talked about Justice Breyer's retirement and Justice Gregg Costa's unexpected resignation from the Fifth Circuit. Justice Breyer's retirement announcement proposes an opportunity to the Biden administration and the replacement strategy is rather clear - Biden has determined to deliver his campaign promise to nominate an African …

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COVID-19 is not that big of a deal, according to the Fifth Circuit 37:10

3y ago37:10

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On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which required employers who have more than 100 employees to mandate vaccination for their employees. A variety of plaintiffs requested a stay from the Fifth Circuit, and the Fifth Circuit granted a stay on November 6. On Nove…

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Abortion, Standing, and the "Audition" for the Supreme Court 42:00

3y ago42:00

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In this episode, we talked about the Fifth Circuit's rulings on Texas's controversial legislation, the SB8. SB8 makes every woman who seeks abortion "sui-able" by any private citizen for damages over 10,000, and attorneys' fees. The Fifth Circuit refused to stay the enforcement of SB8, based on a classic Article III standing argument, which is the …

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A Constitutional Crisis, or a Classic Lawyer's Drama? 52:56

3y ago52:56

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Several attorneys filed lawsuits against the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of Louisiana, alleging that some bar activities are overly political and ideological, which violated their First Amendment rights. The challenged bar activities are primarily initiatives regarding diversity, access to justice, and immigration issues. While the Fifth C…

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The Federal Sentencing Guideline: a Non-Mandatory Dilemma 1:07:07

3+ y ago1:07:07

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In this episode, we are going to review five recent Fifth Circuit Cases regarding the federal sentencing guideline. These cases address issues that frequently occur at the sentencing phase and at appeals, such as relevant conduct, plain error review, etc. Speakers: Joel Page, Chief of Appeals of the Federal Public Defender's Office - NDTX Tim Crook…

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Big changes in FLSA, and another sad story about the death penalty 52:02

3+ y ago52:02

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In this episode, we are going to cover six recently issued public opinions. Three of them are from the court's civil docket, and they are regarding the Court's new jurisprudence on employment and labor law and the federal civil procedure. The three cases from the criminal docket involve the death penalty and the Fourth Amendment. Speakers: Joel Pag…

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Out of Spite EP7: Queer-Coded Characters (w/ Ivan Velez Jr.) [End of Season]

4+ y ago

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Your broadcasters talk about queer-coded characters in various forms of media. Also, a lovely guest appearance from writer and artist Ivan Velez Jr., talking about the difficulty of breaking into the comic book industry as a queer person of color. Follow Ivan's work at: http://planetbronx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/papobrand/ -- Out Of Spite is…

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Out of Spite EP6: Oops! ...I did it again (Relationships & Dating)

4+ y ago

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Relationships? They're a lot of work, and not everyone really dates the same. Tune in to hear your broadcasters talk about their experiences in any and all relationships (but mostly dating), from how we all end up in them to when things get tough. -- Out Of Spite is the show where LGBTQ+ issues are anything but out of mind. Catch us live on Twitch,…

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Out of Spite EP5: My Queer Academia

4+ y ago

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Content Warning: Mentions of transphobia and violence LGBTQ+ people often experience discrimination in both their school and work lives. Get to hear your broadcasters' experiences and difficulties in a way that can only be described as "My Queer Academia". (or not, but it sounds nice, doesn't it?) Out Of Spite is the show where LGBTQ+ issues are an…

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Out Of Spite EP4: Exclusion

4+ y ago

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Exclusion is a problem in the LGBTQ+ community. Trans people are often excluded by Lesbian and Gay spaces, bi-phobia and bi-erasure are prevalent. Non-binary people? They have nowhere to go, and the asexuals are ostracized in general. Your broadcasters are taking this episode to touch upon all these topics, and more. -- Out Of Spite is the show whe…

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Out Of Spite EP3: The Pressure to Conform

4+ y ago

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People telling us how to think and act? It's more problematic than you might think. Your broadcasters talk about their experiences with the challenges and pressure to conform as TGNC people. -- Out Of Spite is the show where LGBTQ+ issues are anything but out of mind. Catch us live on Twitch, Wednesdays at 2:30PM EST: https://twitch.tv/queertvoffic…

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