Steph says school's out for summer!!!!!!!!! stay in touch for updates and QI's return in the fall @queer.intentions on instagram Support the Show.By Stephanie Kaiser

Amanda Wickert is my childhood best friend from Omaha, Nebraska. She is one of the largest influences for me on my #queerjourney but also one of the brightest, most resilient, most incredible people I have gotten to hold so close. Sooo.. I thought I would share her with you all. She talks about her experiences with men (great), her internalized hom…

Haley Jakobson is a bisexual writer who is about to publish her first novel Old Enough on June 20th!!! She and I talk about the duality of bisexuality, the second puberty that comes with dating women for the first time, and celebrating all sides of queerness. I have followed her for years inspired by the way she writes about bisexuality as a woman …

Rae has lived a couple lives though recently works out of the midwest as a counselor. She/they are active on Instagram and TikTok and recently started their own podcast solely focused on mental health. Rae identifies as a masc lesbian and uses she/they pronouns. In this conversation we cover their queer journey, boundaries with family (!) and queer…

Hunter is most known for his TikTok account with over one million followers and fans share in his humor, his hurt, his politics and his sexuality. In part II of this episode, Hunter and I talk about the generational differences, why young people might not want to have kids, and his TikTok evolution. I love everything Hunter has to say in this episo…

Hunter is most known for his TikTok account with over one million followers and fans share in his humor, his hurt, his politics and his sexuality. While Hunter does identify as pansexual, he does not spend a lot of time worrying about it. In this episode, I ask hunter what it is like as a man entering queer spaces, masculinity judgements, bigotry, …

This week we welcome Rural Oklahoma Pride as we talk about Jacob's journey starting conversations about queerness and marches through his small town in Oklahoma. As always we discuss his queer journey as well and what motivated him to be loud and proud. As we are currently seeing in Tennessee, often these red states get stereotyped but the blue dot…

Trigger Warning - suicide Anna's episode last week included the dialogue around suicidal ideation, what it feels like, and why suicide rates are higher than ever but no one feels like they can talk about it. This second episode is a continuation focused on how to support each other whether you have felt this way or not and as always, knowing you ar…

Trigger Warning - suicide Four years ago Anna published a very vulnerable article about mental health and suicidal ideation. Little did she know it would go viral and ignite a larger conversation on what it means to want to live and want to die. The numbers dont lie with young people and disenfranchised communities being affected by depression, moo…

I learned so much from this episode and if you would have told me I would be interviewing a gay nurse and doula I would never have believed it! Paige and I discuss her experiences working with those through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We also talk about the healthcare system and how pregnant women are treated in the US. And, of course, she to…

This is a very personal episode where I talk with my mom about our tumultuous journey when I came out to her. I appreciate my Mom's vulnerability to come on and talk about how she got to the place where we are now. It was not always easy but it was worth it. Way way way worth it. & as always, thanks for joining me for the hard conversations, MB. Su…

Olivia Gatwood is a poet and author and it definitely shows in this conversation. We talk her queer journey, feminine rage, and how binary thinking ruins our connection with others. People are complex and we are always more than one thing. This conversation was so timely for me and as an angry, offended woman I found a little more hope through Oliv…

Daniel Blevins is the accidental founder of Stand In Pride - a network of LGBTQ+ people and allies to connect and stand in for any event where support is lacking. I love how he stumbled upon this whole movement just by raising his hand and has now created a network of 90k people and counting who have a private and monitored facebook groups to meet …

Sarah Vezina is the successful co-founder of the clothing brand Octopied Mind based out of New Brunswick. The company was founded in 2018 and has since gathered international success with their unique graphic t-shirt designs, growing to stickers, home decor, swimwear and more. Octopied Mind is the epitome of creating something you love for the righ…

Al provides his insight around his litigation with the famous Supreme Court case allowing same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. He also speaks to the process amidst current legislation that is under review across the country ie abortion rights. Al Gerhardstein is a civil rights attorney in Ohio who has been litigating since 1976. While he is…

TW: suicide mentions, conversion therapy Sara Cunningham began her journey of becoming an advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community through her relationship with her gay son. She founded Free Mom Hugs in 2014 and since that time many parents and allies across the country joined the movement to accept, love and support the LGBTQIA community. Katrina Kalb w…

Eric Marcus is a best selling novelist, founder of the nonprofit Making Gay History, and podcaster of the popular Making Gay History podcast. He has been interviewing members of the queer community since the eighties and continues to publish interviews from the iconic LGBTQ+ individuals that helped to shape the future of queerness today. In this co…

My new unlikely friendship founded in TikTok joins me for a wonderful and dynamic conversation about queerness and womanhood. We discuss breakups, sexual trauma, activism, and women empowerment. She is kind and funny and I hope you walk away from this conversation the way I did - with a big exhale. Please follow on instagram at Alyssa.up, tiktok al…

Steph just stopping in to deliver a message!!! Tis the season! Support the Show.By Stephanie Kaiser & Chris Lancaster

Moe Girton and Brittany Leach join me in discussing women's bars vs gay bars, the generational changes in queer culture, and how the community needs each other now more than ever. Moe Girton is the owner of both Gossip Grill and Barrel & Board located in San Diego CA. Brittany Leach is the marketing director for both establishments. Next time you a…

Steph and Chris discuss queer pop culture, make some jokes, and hope to bring some levity to your Monday - take it easy gays, girls, and theys. Support the Show.By Stephanie Kaiser & Chris Lancaster

Listen along as Chris and Stephanie catch up on a variety of topics from recent life updates dating to fighting in relationships and many other things. This episode is only the tip of the iceberg on more personal details about Chris and Stephanie's lives that Season 1 didn't fully cover. Support the Show.…

This week's episode was recorded on National Coming Out Day, October 11, to commemorate all of those who have bravely come out of the closet over the years. Listen along as Chris and Steph discuss their coming out journeys in greater detail with different anecdotes than the OG coming out episode. Religion and shame (oh my!) play a very outsized rol…

Join us for the latest conversation of Queer Intentions, -- someone I have been wanting to have on the pod for a minute -- queer founder and owner of Ultreya coffee shop in San Diego. Dani took her passion for coffee and leadership and turned it into a space where sober queer female-identifying people can congregate and rest. Ultreya embodies what …

AC fills our cup of hope for the future after living through transformative times in the 80s and 90s as an openly gay person. In this episode you will hear stories on women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights and how AC fought for us and continues to do so. It may feel bleak out there but there is no reason to forget that activism can still be a grand ole …

Sem is a dear friend I met on the big hike across rural Spain. He is 20 years old and from the Netherlands and is a trans man navigating his big beautiful future! He just moved to Berlin to study music. Trans rights have taken center stage in the US and is often faced with controversy. Often many people still do not know a trans person or understan…

If you don't like a stream of consciousness on the woes of Don't Say Gay, the right to abortion access, common sense gun reform, capitalism, and many other things, then this bonus episode isn't for you. Continuing on the theme of providing a forum for Chris and Stephanie to rail on the issues of the moment, listen along as the two discuss their mos…

Vitallia Williams is one of a kind. She is a black, queer, disabled army veteran. She is someone has examined so much of herself: sexuality, race, and gender. To witness someone who has done the work and shared with such poise and wisdom I was absolutely honored to hear her speak. She will definitely be welcomed back! Support the Show.…

Please join me in listening to an incredibly unique perspective from Olivia. Olivia identifies as a bisexual, a first generation Chinese American, and a woman in tech. The coolest part is her sexuality is her favorite layer. She explores growing up in China and having these feelings, what it is like being bi and dating her boyfriend, and how she ce…

Chris and Stephanie both have a passion for current events especially living in this current political and social shit storm. Tune in if you're interested to learn a few things or just hear us vent about how the world is upside down! Monkeypox - let's listen up. Support the Show.By Stephanie Kaiser & Chris Lancaster

My fellow midwestern girl and I discuss what bisexuality means to us. We both grew up in a very homogenous town and agree that queerness looks different on everyone. We also discuss sexual trauma and criticize the queer community's most common stereotypes and why we give in to heteronormative toxicity. Support the Show.…

Stephanie's uncle, Steve Hutnick, lived through the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco. Hear more about the “gay disease” that swept the nation in an epidemic not unlike the one we just experienced. Support the Show.

In this conversation with Justine we talk about the three different times she had to come out to her traditional, catholic, Philippino American family. We also discuss dating in the queer community and pursuing your dreams despite the non-traditional path. Finally we speak on love and boundaries. Following what feels good and having it all because …

Mallory Madfes and Stephanie share corporate stories, queer activism, and the queer female-identifying community at large. If you are wondering where all the corporate queer women are at, we asked. If you are feeling weird in the community/city you are in, we answer. If you can safely come out, please do. We beg you 💛 Support the Show.…

Chris is joined by Ryliegh Vieira (they/she) and Lucy Pazos (they/them), the fantastic married duo behind Nashville's preeminent vegan bakery popup. They discuss their roundabout way of meeting one another, becoming the people they are now, and the exciting and eventful journey of building a business in Nashville. Check out all things Y&L at www.ye…

Sometimes you don't know you're LGBTQ+ until you meet someone who just does it for you. Amber discusses her nontraditional path to discovering her sexuality and falling in love, all at the same time. Join us as we discuss the relationship between homophobia and the Black community, looking for representation in media, and one of the cutest love sto…

Join Chris as he discusses Aniekan Akpaninyie's unique perspective at the intersection of his identity as a black gay man living in Chicago. He grew up in the South and had his fair share of racist and homophobic situations. His nuanced experience as someone who enjoys and competes in CrossFit and powerlifting competitions provides him with an incr…

This episode lives in my head rent free especially growing up in a religious household. The religious institution has literally and emotionally burned the gays for centuries and that trauma lives on. If you grew up religious, if you still want it, if you are still hurting, give this a listen. And please please take care of yourself. It is pride, be…

Wesley identities as a bisexual woman of color who is definitely in the queer community now and in love with her long term girlfriend. Gold star ally or GAY? Like Wesley says you do not have to be in a community to care about them. Wesley tells us about queer people and the arts community, not knowing she was queer and coming out later, and queer c…

Season 2 of Queer Intentions is back and ready to go! Chris and I discuss our favorite conversations of what is to come with our "Everyday Queer" series. Support the Show.

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Stephanie and Chris get even more into the details with their sexual experiences, tips and tricks, what is gay sex... it just makes sense. Give it a listen - prepare for the graphic and dirty details! All fun and games until the sheets are ruined and we need a sex blanket. Support the Show.By Stephanie Kaiser & Chris Lancaster

It's finally here! Chris and Steph take a deep dive into some of the juiciest details of their sex lives that have shaped their journey as queers. No spoilers here! You'll just have to give it a listen to see where this one goes. Below are the two podcasts Chris and Steph reference: Bad Queers: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Y1edmoLln35Zqu1rl2QZ4?s…

Stephanie and Chris talk about their loves, how queer love is different from straight love, and the gay love experience and how it evolves. Love is love is love and there's so much more here. We are excited to talk about the point of it all and the motivation behind all the gay pride: LOVE. Enjoy! Support the Show.…

Stephanie & Chris discuss their first impressions of each other, queer vibes or not, their work selves and how they developed their friendship by chance (i.e., a last minute dinner in Pittsburgh). Stephanie also discusses her journey to being queer, getting physically involved with queer women, and recommends therapy to all! No surprises here. Tune…

Stephanie and Chris touch on a variety of topics including: straight people thinking the gays are always trying to f*** them, coming out late in life, and gay monogamy. Stephanie also walks back some of her "define yourself" comments from the previous episode as we speak to the idea if sexuality is fluid then let it be really fluid. Many different …

Chris and Stephanie discuss gay-baiting, dating while closeted or ashamed of your sexuality, and the nuances of past queer experiences in a continuation of their conversation on lingo and language in the LGBTQ community. Link to Hustler by Josef Salvat on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2GV8KD7EvTPkuG7hGC6sX1?si=bee676eb11154821. Support th…

From twinks to uhauling to cruising and more, Chris and Stephanie discuss the important lingo and slang used in the gay and lesbian communities. No doubt, this isn't exhaustive, so please listen in and let us know what we missed! Support the Show.By Stephanie Kaiser & Chris Lancaster

Chris and Stephanie continue their conversation around LGBTQ+ stereotypes and their own experiences with those stereotypes. From tells to gaydars to assumed roles in sex, Stephanie and Chris dig a little deeper on how stereotypes have played into their queer journeys. Support the Show.By Stephanie Kaiser & Chris Lancaster

Chris and Stephanie talk gay male and lesbian stereotypes - and the differences between the two communities. We briefly touch on straights being curious and how that affects the LGBTQ+ community. This is part one of some incredibly nuanced topics of what a stereotypical gay could look like but also how problematic that can be. Happy listening! Supp…