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Dear Queer,

Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth

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A Podcast for your queer stories, questions & advice you wish your younger self had or you need right now. Hosted by Alena Papayanis and Produced by Lauren Hogarth
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Dear Queer Diary, All of the representation we get so far is so focused on allosexuals, binaristic people, and gays / lesbians. What about everyone else? There's a huge library of queer dimensions and issues and they need to be talked about. Join me each week as we talk for a few minutes about all the ways that queer can be. Follow on Twitter @dearqueerpod Email at dearqueerdiary@gmail.com
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Dear Queer

BRIC RADIO

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Comedian and filmmaker Robin Cloud sits down with a talented member and/or ally of the Queer community to tackle listeners' questions on topics ranging from sex, relationships, money, work and well... the struggle in general. Need advice from the best friends you wish you had? Send us your toughest, most embarrassing questions by emailing DearQueerRadio@gmail.com or by filling out this form: http://bit.ly/2gPE3pG #DearQueer
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The Transition Period

Gary Orlandus Fuqua Jr.

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The Transition Period is a podcast experience that speaks on aspects of pop culture, society, politics, mental health, and more from the black, trans, queer point-of-view. Join the Period hosted by Gary Orlandus Fuqua Jr. (@thegaryfuqua), a 22-year-old unapologetic black, queer, trans person and full-time clown, whose commentary is upfront, brutally honest, humorous, honest, and black as hell. Tune in for this period experience of clownery, foolery, and fuckery! 🔴
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We're all born this gay. A podcast by two queers taking on gender norms, the patriarchy, and other lgbtq+ topics in relation to early childhood education and literature. Cover art photo provided by Sara Rampazzo on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@sara93
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The podcast you wish you had growing up. Our hosts, Abi, Eden, Isabel, Meghna, and Naina, and our guests, explore the funny, insightful, and awkward experiences of what it means to be of Asian descent. With the lack of representation in media, it's important that we support one another, bring awareness, and be at the forefront of change. We are entirely volunteer-run and wouldn't be possible without the help of our amazing team based all over the world. If you have ideas, want to join our or ...
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Call Her Daddy, but for the Gays. LGBTQ+ topics that matter to our community - from coming out to exploring our sexuality. Straight allies are welcome too! So buckle up, because this show has no boundaries. With Bianca at the helm, you're in for a wild ride! Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even blush a little. Welcome TF to Dear Bianca.
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A podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting and share their voices with the world while making the best sounding show they can. Rue Spence started Sonivia after years of not feeling represented in the podcasting industry and not finding tutorials that suited her voice. She's worked with other women and gender nonconforming podcasters as a podcast editor, podcast consultant, and podcast launch specialist to help other people take podcasting up and oct ...
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Dear Jessamyn

Moon Room & Tenderfire Media

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Produced by Tenderfire Media, Dear Jessamyn was a weekly podcast encompassing real, raw, and rarely sugar-coated conversations about relationships and loving outside the box. Hosted by romantic partners — award winning writer and yogi, Jessamyn Stanley and Tenderfire Media founder ashe danger phoenix — listeners receive intimate access into the lives of a polyamorous queer couple navigating life.
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Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative podcast is a weekly show that inspires, educates, and entertains Creative LGBTQ+ individuals and Allies. Host and Transformational Life Coach Melissa DaSilva interviews guests who have created something that positively impacts the Queer Community and the world. Some guests include visual and performing artists, entrepreneurs, educators, and even the occasional reality personality. You don’t need to identify as Queer to enjoy this podcast, just be open-mi ...
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SANDJOB

Iris Jay, Nero O'Reilly & Jessie Earl

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Reviewing Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith and Mike Dringenberg's SANDMAN comic series through a modern queer lens, four issues at a time. Updates biweekly; follow @sandjob on Twitter for further news. Sweet dreams, dear readers...
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Intersectionality in the American South is a podcast for anyone whose ready to take a long, hard, look at the ways oppressive systems land in people’s lives. We bring together academics and everyday people in conversations about the intersectional forms of oppression that marginalized people experience. You will hear thought provoking conversations about hard topics that center the often-silenced voices of Women of color, queer, trans and non binary folks and immigrants.
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Light Work by Dear Patriarchy

Jennifer Audrie & Lisa Lynn

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An intersectional feminist guide for women trying to survive the (corporate) world. Jen & Lisa are sisters with over 2 decades spent working in the male-dominated industries of Construction, Tech and Finance. They delve into the pitfalls and the gas-lighting people who identify as women experience in the patriarchal construct of traditional corporate environments, sharing their personal experiences along with statistics relating to how misogyny, racism, queer-phobia, fatphobia, ableism and o ...
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The Bisexual Agenda

The Bisexual Agenda

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A podcast from your local bisexual who literally can’t stop talking 🌈 Bisexuals to the front - everyone is welcome 🌈🥰 Queer-themed nonsense, tarot readings & a different guest every episode!
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The Fire UpStairs

Dear Uncle Vito,

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In the early seventies, The UpStairs Lounge, a little known queer Oasis in the French Quarter of New Orleans, was a second home to its patrons, a place where they felt safe and free to be themselves in the world that was rampant with discrimination. Then on the night of June 24th, 1973, someone doused the entrance of the bar in lighter fluid and lit it on fire, causing a blaze that would kill 32 people. Until the tragedy at Pulse Orlando in 2016, the fire at The Upstairs Lounge was the singl ...
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Bad in Bed

Gabrielle Kassel and Bobby Box

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Bad in Bed: The Queer Sex Podcast is a sex-positive podcast hosted by sex educators and journalists Bobby Box (he/him) and Gabrielle Kassel (she/her). Every week, the two tackle a topic near and dear to their hearts and loins, sharing their (s)experiences and chatting with industry experts. From sex toys, strap-on sex, and fisting, to sexual identity, painful sex, and loose genitals, Bad in Bed is the (queer) sex ed you never had, but always wanted and deserved!
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80s TV Ladies

134 West | Susan Lambert Hatem & Sharon Johnson

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80s TV Ladies is dedicated to the beloved female-driven shows of the 1980s! Join hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they talk about the fabulous ladies of television: Cagney & Lacey, Designing Women, A Different World, The Golden Girls and more. With special guests, TV creators and stars! Do these shows we hold so dear hold up? Let's find out. Love 80s pop-culture, television, fabulous women? On our show you’ll hear a breakdown how these shows got made, how they were influenced ...
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Dear Grad Student

Elana M. Gloger, M.S.

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A podcast for celebration, commiseration, and support through grad school for the students who are living it (or want to). Join Elana Gloger, a full-time 4th year doctoral student and part-time human, as she chats with fellow grad students about their professional and personal experiences, without taking either too seriously. Episodes include conversations about students' Day in the Life, conversations about Diverse Identities and Racism in Academia, and themed episodes (like, Mental Health ...
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Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of overcoming gay trauma and nurturing our emotional wellbeing.
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Vision Z Podcast

Kayden & David III

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Welcome to Vision Z podcast! Join your hosts, two best friends who turn their own struggles and challenges into powerful stories that spark important conversations for Gen Z individuals. As openly queer individuals, they provide a safe space for expression and highlight the importance of openness and transparency in their lives and friendships. Through their personal anecdotes and experiences, they hope to empower and inspire their listeners to feel confident in their own identities and navi ...
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Join me, filmmaker and author Justin Simien, for unfiltered conversations with the film stars, artists and tv creators shaping black, queer and other emerging popular cultures. Be a fly on the wall as me and my guests use a common love language of "shade" to dive deeper than the knee-jerk reactions and the Twitter hot takes. If you're a fan of my film turned hit tv show "Dear White People," you already know I'll be going deep, with wide ranging conversations about race, pop culture, film, tv ...
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Thoughtful Anarchy

Thoughtful Anarchy

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Black Women are not a monolith. Join two Black Women as they disavow themselves of the narrative foisted upon them by the mainstream media one thought piece at a time. We're prolific! New episodes airing every Thursday at 6 AM EST! 🎙💥Hosts: Sunshine + @nerdwithdreads
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With so many options on Netflix to choose from, sometimes it can get quite overwhelming finding what to watch. On NETFLIX PICKS we’ve got you covered! We talk your favorite Netflix series, what new shows and movies are coming, news announcements and more! We’ll fill you in on anything and everything Netflix!
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Hosted by Sophie Elwes, who knows a thing or two about overcoming difficulties, after sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2011. Each episode Sophie will interview an extraordinary guest who has faced and overcome enormous challenges and adversity and is achieving incredible things in spite of what they've had to deal with. She'll be finding out their story, about their greatest struggles and triumphs, and asking them what advice they would share with other people dealing with challenges of th ...
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This unique show engages the audience with a variety of topics that range from light and humorous too deep and reflective, listen to the show that people are talking about. Confession Radio is not about self-improvement it's about self-acceptance! #ConfessionRadio Twitter: @DynamicReverb
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Erin Tillman, 'The Dating Advice Girl' is the On-Air Radio Personality for The Dating Advice Girl podcast. The show consists of dating tips, consent education, the 'Dear Dating Advice Girl' segment where she answers your dating questions, celebrity and relationship expert interviews, and much more! Erin Tillman is an inclusive Dating Empowerment Coach, Author, Speaker, and TV/Radio/Podcast Host based in Los Angeles, California. In 2018, Erin was awarded the Gender Equity Award presented by T ...
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It's a Dear Queer crossover episode with Happy To See Me With Erika Casupanan. Ever wonder if you’re queer enough? Erika and Alena share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. The pair talk about making queer friends, entering queer spaces for the first time, choosing labels, figuring…
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What drew our founder, Stephanie Hu, to start the @dearasianyouth account - now a globally operating nonprofit with over 300 volunteers - aged 16? How has she found a sense of belonging as a queer Asian woman, and what does this intersection mean to her? And what are her thoughts on our recent rebrand? Today's episode is a heartwarming interview wi…
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In this episode, Dan Savage (of the Savage Love sex advice column and Savage Lovecast) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about how to approach a serious relationship with someone who lets her pre-teens sleep in her bed, how to share with your parents you’re omnisexual, and how to tell your sibling you think they’re …
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Emily Pacheco speaks with writer and researcher Jessica Kirkness about her memoir, The House with All the Lights on: Three Generations, One Roof, a Language of Light (Allen & Unwin, 2023). Jessica has published in Meanjin and The Conversation, as well as other outlets. Her PhD focused on the ‘hearing line’: the invisible boundary between Deaf and h…
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In this episode, Emily McCombs (the Deputy Editor of HuffPost Personal) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about when to confront someone who’s been consistently flaky, how to navigate dating across a 28-year age difference, and whether to tell a friend it appears they peed their pants. If you want more Dear Prudence…
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The systems we have built don’t always work for the people they were built for. The problem is that we too often have systems being built by people, not for people. In this episode, Stephanie Diaz and Dana Lloyd speak on the failure of society to build a system that works well for people with disabilities and their work in the Georgia Advocacy Offi…
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In Disability Worlds (Duke UP, 2024), Faye Ginsburg and Rayna Rapp chronicle and theorize two decades of immersion in New York City’s wide-ranging disability worlds as parents, activists, anthropologists, and disability studies scholars. They situate their disabled children’s lives among the experiences of advocates, families, experts, activists, a…
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What do 400 years-worth of women's published diaries tell us about the kinds of secrets and feelings we keep to ourselves? From a 16th-century spiritualist to the diaries of Anne Frank and Ma Yan, writer Sarah Gristwood reveals the everyday histories they document, the age-old frustrations they share and why she's a proponent of hanging onto your o…
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Following the Stonewall Riots, San Francisco’s Castro District gained a reputation for its relative openness and soon emerged as a gay haven. During the 1970s and 1980s, a group of predominantly white, masculine-presenting gay men gained prominence for their uniform aesthetic, characterized by closely cropped hair, well-groomed mustaches, denim att…
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In this episode, I'm talking about how you can be empathetic in your podcasting. From true crime to taboo topics, all shows benefit from a dose of empathy. Connect with Rue: https://www.sonivia.com Instagram Don't Forget: - Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode! - Leave a review and rating, I so appreciate your feedback. Share the Love…
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During the COVID pandemic, billions of dollars in relief aid was sent out to help us ride out the storm, although many people who struggled through it might scratch their heads at such a number, having seen little of it make any concrete impact in their own lives. This discrepancy is indicative of the underlying problem with the contemporary care e…
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What does an inclusive society look like? And what are the challenges and opportunities when the society in question, Timor-Leste, is one of the most resource-constrained in Southeast Asia? My guest today is interested in these questions of inclusion and participation, and argues that people with a disability are a key component of a truly inclusiv…
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In this episode, Dear Prudence editors Paola de Varona and Bryan Lowder join Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about how to deal with a spouse who says he needs friends but has already alienated yours, how to introduce a partner to religious parents, and why guests who spent a free weekend at a lake house would feel entit…
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Today on Dear Queer we have Relational Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Dillon Kartrycz back on the Podcast! Dillon (he/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto. Dillon has three years of experience in private practice, working with clients both in person and online, in Canada and beyond. Their approach to therapy is relational,anti-oppre…
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Sharon and Susan begin an all-new series of episodes looking at the groundbreaking 80s sitcom A Different World (1987-1993). This Cosby Show spin-off starred Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Charnele Brown, Dawn Lewis and Marissa Tomei. It explored the lives of students at Hillman College, a fictional HBCU, and addressed issues such as rac…
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How did Bumble get its (celibacy-themed) rebrand so wrong? What does it tell us about general dating app burnout? Cristen revises the brand's millennial girlboss origin story, its promise of female empowerment and Whitney Wolfe Herd's path to self-made billionaire. Highlights include: AI dating coaches, a sketchy Russian billionaire, corporate apol…
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Healthcare promotes the wellbeing of individuals and fosters societal resilience by addressing health challenges, preventing diseases, and providing essential medical support. However, marginalized communities, such as the LGBTQ+ community, have historically encountered challenges in accessing inclusive healthcare, facing discrimination, stigmatiza…
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A powerful analysis and call to action that reveals disability as one of the defining features of environmental devastation and resistance. Deep below the ground in Tucson, Arizona, lies an aquifer forever altered by the detritus of a postwar Superfund site. Disabled Ecologies: Lessons from a Wounded Desert (U California Press, 2024) tells the stor…
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In this episode, I'm sharing my tips for turning your podcasting ideas into content that connects (and converts). Work through the different parts of the planning phase with me. You'll hear my take on whether or not you should script your episodes, as well as how I handle not being sure what to talk about or not knowing how to structure your conten…
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From Heartstopper, to Homestuck, to Percy Jackson, to Glee, to Bottoms, to gay Asian zines, this is THE episode to tune into if you're craving a big fat gossip about queer art and culture. Join the cohosts as they talk about which queer media shaped their lives most, and how consuming this art influenced their perceptions of and expectations for re…
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In this episode, Kiese Laymon (author of Long Division, How to Slowly Kill Yourself in America, and Heavy: An American Memoir) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about how to convince your strict religious parents to let you go to an out-of-state college, whether to report a coworker’s insensitive gym behavior to HR,…
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We are back for part two of our lessons for our younger selves series and with us is our bestie Nick Rovers. On this episode we get into some of our favourite recurring themes: people pleasing, anxiety, acceptance, how to show up for your self and remembering that your parents are human too. We also tackle a listener question about what to do when …
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Imagine having to host the Pope and the Chinese President. On the same day. Plus, a whole press corps and socialite circle is watching and waiting to blame you for anything that goes wrong. That’s what Deesha Dyer walked into when she was promoted to White House Social Secretary for the Obama administration in 2015. But even more than her high-stak…
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Societal pressures surrounding marriage often fuel negative perceptions of being single, creating undue stress and stigma for those who haven't followed traditional relationship paths. Meanwhile, gay men may encounter challenges in forming healthy long-term relationships due to societal prejudices, lack of legal recognition, and historical marginal…
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In Crip Colony: Mestizaje, US Imperialism, and the Queer Politics of Disability in the Philippines (Duke UP, 2023), Sony Coráñez Bolton examines the racial politics of disability, mestizaje, and sexuality in the Philippines. Drawing on literature, poetry, colonial records, political essays, travel narratives, and visual culture, Coráñez Bolton trac…
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On this week's episode of Up An Octave, I'm passing the mic to grief guide/coach, author, and podcast host Shelby Forsythia. We talked about starting multiple different types of podcasts, growing them, knowing when it's time to end a show, monetization, and more. When I say that this episode is packed, I'm not playing! Learn more about Shelby and l…
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Emile YX? is a Hip Hop activist who reclaims the power of Hip Hop to help the next generation rethink their identity, purpose, and place in their respective communities. A pioneer of beat breaking in his South African cultural context, an educator through his Heal the Hood project, and a survivor of apartheid, Emile YX? channels his experiences to …
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“I was quite set on theater. I was going to go out to Los Angeles for one year -- and that was it. Then I was going to go back to New York and devote myself to the theater. It didn’t work out that way.” -- Jan Eliasberg 80s TV Ladies "Director Ladies" series continues as Susan and Sharon welcome legendary director Jan Eliasberg. Jan began her telev…
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NeW ePiSoDeS returning next week, unladies! In the meantime . . . What happens when women in long-term relationships with straight men realize they're bi, and why are they less likely to come out? Writer and Culture Club host Maggie Zhou shares her own reckoning with the "Bittersweet Privilege of Straight-Passing in Queer Communities," queer impost…
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Inclusive representation in various literary genres offers LGBTQ+ people a sense of visibility, validation, and connection as they see their experiences authentically mirrored, which fosters a more affirming narrative for readers. One such genre, sci-fi, often serves as a creative and inclusive space, intertwining with queerness to explore diverse …
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On this week's episode of Up An Octave, I'm talking about filler words! When to remove them, when to leave them alone, and how to get out of the habit of using them. If you find yourself editing out Um after Um, this is the episode you've been waiting for. What You'll Learn: How to effectively remove filler words from your podcast Why some filler w…
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In this episode, Heben Nigatu (HBO’s Game Theory with Bomani Jones and BuzzFeed podcast Another Round) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about what to do when a group chat explodes over allegations about offensive humor, when to cut a narcissistic stepsister from the wedding guest list, and how to relate to a little…
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Emile YX? is a Hip Hop activist who reclaims the power of Hip Hop to help the next generation rethink their identity, purpose, and place in their respective communities. A pioneer of beat breaking in his South African cultural context, an educator through his Heal the Hood project, and a survivor of apartheid, Emile YX? channels his experiences to …
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What happens when adult women discover they're autistic? Cristen busts the gender stereotypes and neurotypical myths of Autism Spectrum Disorder with help from unladies who've been there. The Loudest Girl in the World host and producer, Lauren Ober, details the (expensive!) jungle gym she had to cross for a middle-age diagnosis. Meanwhile, listener…
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In this episode, I'm sharing recording spaces you may not have considered. This is especially helpful if you're in a noisy apartment, shared space, or have kids or pets that make noise while you're trying to record your episodes. Today's question comes from Callan who asks about background music and sound effects. Connect with Rue: Website Instagra…
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Gay men often grapple with perfectionism, navigating societal expectations and internalized standards that can intensify the pursuit of an idealized self-image. Known as the Best Little Boy in the World archetype, some gay men overcompensate in certain aspects of their lives, such as their career, appearance, and other achievements, to deflect nega…
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Welcome to season 5 of the Dear Patriarchy Podcast - we're back, baby! Season 5 is the beginning of our evolution of the Dear Patriarchy offering. A year and a half ago, we stepped away to start healing and we're bringing back what we've learned and want to continue the healing journey with you. Our first conversation is with the incredible Kat Cou…
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