Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Queernundrum! In this episode, we dive deep into a crucial and often stigmatized topic, suicide. We wrap up with something lighthearted, we talk about the amazing Thom Hulce! Resources and Notes: FYI, we are not medical professionals, you don't have to be either. When it comes to suicide, just asking …

Welcome to another episode of Queernundrum! Today, we dive into a crucial and often overlooked topic—the experiences of LGBTQAI+ seniors. Our elders bear the resilience of having navigated discrimination, societal prejudices, and the challenges of developing their identities in less accepting times. Before we explore the unique journey of LGBTQAI+ …

Join us in this exciting episode as we take you behind the scenes of Queernundrum Season 3. We're back with our signature banter, laughter, and a fresh perspective as we navigate the dynamic landscape of LGBTQAI+ conversations. Season 3 marks a pivotal moment for Queernundrum. We've been on a journey of exploration, diving into new topics, and rede…

Welcome to another episode of Queernundrum, where we explore the lives and legacies of remarkable individuals who have left a mark on history. In today's episode, we dive into the incredible life and career of Dorothy Arzner, an American film director, a true pioneer in the entertainment industry, and an LGBTQ+ icon. Dorothy Arzner was a trailblaze…

Billy Haines was a notable American actor of the silent film era and early talkies. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a vaudeville performer and model. He made his way to Hollywood and gained fame as a leading man in numerous silent films during the 1920s. Haines was known for his charismatic screen presence and comedic talent. H…

Little Richard, born Richard Wayne Penniman, in 1932 Georgia. He was a trailblazing musician, singer, and songwriter whose contributions to the world of music are immeasurable. He is often referred to as the "Architect of Rock 'n' Roll" due to his pioneering role in shaping the genre during its formative years in the 1950s. Richard's musical journe…

In this week's show, we talk about the cancellation of Star Trek Discovery and Prodigy. In 2017, Star Trek: Discovery made a significant leap forward in LGBTQ+ representation. The character of Lieutenant Stamets, played by Anthony Rapp, became the first openly gay character with a significant role in the series. The show not only acknowledged his i…

Happy Father's Day! Join us as we talk about our Internet Daddy. Pedro Pascal is a talented Chilean-American actor who has made a significant impact in both television and film. His breakthrough performances in "Game of Thrones" and "Narcos" catapulted him to fame, and his roles in "The Mandalorian" and "The Last of Us" solidified his status as a r…

Stonewall Riots and the Birth of the Modern LGBTQ+ Rights Movement began long before the Famous 1969 New York riots and it will continue around the world for generations to come. Today, we talk about Spokane Pride. Spokane Pride is a week-long celebration that brings together the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and supporters to honor diversity, promote …

Pride celebrations are annual events held in numerous cities around the world to commemorate and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. These vibrant and inclusive festivals serve as a platform to promote equality, visibility, and acceptance, while also honoring the history and struggles of the LGBTQ+ movement. Pride events vary in scale, duration, and ac…

In today's show we talk about the decline in Queer representation in television/streaming providers. Since its inception as an integral part of our lives, television has both reflected and nurtured cultural mores and values. Television brought the realities of real-world events into our living rooms in vivid detail. From the unfolding story of the …

We are back after a short long unexpected break. We did it all in 4 months - packed, moved, moved again, traveled, illness, and work. We missed you and we are excited to jump back into it with this episode on Queer rights - an American legal battle. In today's episode, To Be or Not To Be - Queer Rights, we talk about our home states: Washington and…

In today's episode we get into Brandon Fraser's character in the movie The Whale - no worries, no spoilers. Should only queer people play queer characters? and what are we seeing queerly represented in Hollywood and media? Share your thoughts on these topics via Facebook/Instagram/Twitter. If you want to share your stories or questions please email…

Welcome to our first guest episode! and it is a Darling conversation we think you will love. This week's episode is a bit long, full of laughs and great insights - totally worth it. Join us as we sit down one on one with an amazing human, Miss Marica Darling. Marcia Darling is an entrepreneur, inventor, and thespian. She enjoys gaming, music, philo…

A Baby Boomer, two Gen X'ers and a Millennial walk into a room... You are in for a treat. We are joined by our spouses... We run the full gambit of topics: Herpes to Golden Girls and a lot of laughs in between. Enjoy. Until next time... be well. Resources/Recommendations to check out: Pod Save America - Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversatio…

Finally! we are getting wonderful Christmas movies that represent the Queer community. Join us as we talk about the top Queermas movies of the year, and who is leading the charge (Hallmark!) and who's not... Hint: it rhymes with homophobic and sounds like GAC. Top Movies are: Happiest Season (Hulu) A New York Christmas Wedding (Netflix) The Holiday…

Welcome back to another season of Queernundrum! We are excited about that the new year brings. This year we aim to bring on more guest, bring back the blogs!, revamp the website and add merch! If you are interested in being on the show; email us at Queernundrum@queernumdrum.com If you are interested in us covering a topic or question please email u…

What a wonderful ride we have been on this season. We are closing our season 2 of Queernundrum to plan season 3!!!! That's right! we will be back in your ears this December 25th - Merry Christmas to you. While we work, DM or email us your ideas on how we can improve. We will be working on our show list, guest list, blog, news letter, etc. We are on…

Civil rights activist and journalism entrepreneur Sandy Williams died on Sept. 5, she and her partner Patricia Hicks, were two of the 10 passengers on board the seaplane that went down in the Puget Sound, west of Whidbey Island. They were on their way back to Spokane after vacationing, celebrating Sandy’s 61st birthday early. We talk about her work…

This week episode is from the darkest depths of our archive episodes, literally our first recording... Cats vs Dogs. it has been two years and this episode still cracks us up. We have come a long way and we are bummed we couldn't drop something new, life happens and I lost a friend. We will be back in your ears as soon as possible. Cat Facts: 1.A h…

On this week's episode of Queernundrum we talk about: What is meant by gender affirming care? What are examples of gender affirming care? What is gender-affirming care? How do you affirm someone's gender? A good topic to cover since so many states have legislation that affects the health and well-being of members of our community. Then we wrap up t…

Welcome to Queernundrum. On today's show we talk about what is new with us; so much has happened in two weeks that if feels like a really long year: COVID, Emerald City Comicon, Cosplay, employment shifts and so much more. For the topic, we update a bit on what is new with Demi Lovato and wrap up with a wonderful discussion about Amazon Prime's new…

On June 24th we witnessed the Supreme Court of the United states overrule the stablished president of Roe v Wade which was settled 50 years ago and constitutionally guaranteed a woman's right to an abortion in the United states. Something that's been around since before I was born and was a settled law is now overturned leaving the fate of woman to…

We are back from vacation and ready to dive in. This week we share what we have been up to, Gary's weight loss journey, Holly and hormones (being a woman is rough 🤪). Then we wrap up with Pokémon - Holly and her wife Desiree are nerds 🥰. We LOVE nerds! Resources/Recommendations to check out: Pod Save America - Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conv…

This is another oldie but a goodie from Season 1. We will be back next week, we have a lot to unpack - at home and in politics. Welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LGBTQAI+ We will take our questions and yours, together we will discover the history of…

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Things get a bit heated today. We mange to cover politics, capitalism, religious zealots, and then we move into what is called Rainbow Washing - what does this mean for the almighty queer dollar. We of course have to close with love, i.e Lily Tomlin! News: 220 Major U.S. Companies Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+ State Legislation sign legislation Judge blocks T…

On our show today we get into one of our favorite shows on Netflix , Grace and Frankie. This show first dropped in 2015, around the same time as Schitts Creek. After seven season the show will take a bow — making it the series with the longest run on Netflix. Grace and Frankie was, and is, groundbreaking in how it depicted the sex lives, relationsh…

Warning, this podcast is gay. So is the book we are discussing 'This Book is Gay' by Juno Dawson. "A funny and pertinent book about being lesbian, bisexual, gay, queer, transgender or just curious" - GoogleBooks News: UK reveals a RAINBOW coin to mark the 50th anniversary of Pride US: Biden warns of 'rising hate and violence' against LGBGTQ people …

Umbrella Academy was renewed for a 3rd season! We can not wait to meet Viktor Hargreeves played by Elliot Page. We catch up and discuss what new with the Hargreeves, Klaus and Viktor. Lots to love about this show and what it represents since the days of Ellen Degeneres kissing Laura Dern. News BYU Student flashes her pride gown HBO 'Gentlemen Jack'…

It is one of those shows where we go wild with Q & A and we get a wee bit emotional; it's all good though. Quest what? we love hearing from you, the more we know the more we share and grow. You can connect with us on social media or through one of those things called email. If you want to share your stories or questions please email us Queernundrum…

This week we touch base on a few queers from season 1: Jojo Siwa, Ezra Miller, and Elliot Page. JoJo Siwa: What's Happening With Not Being Invited To The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards!? whats new in makeup? - Joj's colourful, glitter-infused makeup collection with HipDot! Is Jojo Siwa back together with ex-girlfriend Kylie Prew? - who cares!? liv…

This is a tough topic for many. We definitely need to jump in and talk about these difficult conversations. In meantime, we are comparing how far media has come in portraying HIV/AIDs. This week we are comparing Three Months, starring Troye Sivan and how it is sparking new conversation around HIV/AIDs for new generations. It debuted on Paramount+ t…

What a wonderful opportunity to learn about Gary and Deans 20-year long relationship... their 20th is coming up soon! Our other co-host is out directing a stage production and will be back next week. If you want to share your stories or questions please email us Queernundrum@queernundrum.com, that is a Queer Nun with a Drum dot com. OR connect with…

oh boy! we dive into an oldie. It is a strange feeling realizing how many of my childhood shows did not age well with the times... - Holly This weeks show we explore the "queerness" of Friends all 10 Seasons from Chandler’s aversion to his transgender parent to Ross insisting his male nanny must be gay. Friends didn’t just create the hangout comedy…

Welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LBGTQAI+ We will take our questions and yours, together we will discover the history of our community from: Hollywood to civil rights and everything in between. In todays episode we talk about "Don't Say Gay", Idaho…

This week we talk about a new fav that we discovered, Somebody Somewhere, an HBO show that has us laughing and crying... it is wild how much this slice of life relates to so many of us. We get into mental health Ukraine kicking ass, love, life and humor. Wanna join us on the show? email us your ideas. Wanna connect? push the "follow" button like a …

We are getting on our soap-box to shout about the BS in Florida, Pulse Shooting, and the fears of the LGBTQ of Ukrainians. We get a bit loud, but stay with us! First time listening? Well, welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LBGTQAI+ We will take our q…

A first in a series, join us as we navigate A Month in Queer - monthly news updates: Topics: Anti trans laws and how it parallels marriage equality. Talks about Queer and Olympics BS with "Don’t say gay" legislation Update on Murdered Lesbian couple in Mexico: Nohemí Medina Martinez and Yulizsa Ramírez Good news: more people in the US identify as L…

A first in a series, join us as we navigate our first episode about the injustice against our LBGTQAI+ community. We look at two lives that were taken from this beautiful world 45 years apart: Gerald Earl Cavanagh (1976) and Tyianna Alexander (2021). First time listening? Well, welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to …

The Star Trek universe finally gets the queer brush as we get not one, not two but three shows where there is queer representation and strong female of color leads. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on Star Trek Prodigy and Star Trek Discovery. Plus, join us in the social web and share your thoughts and which Star Trek is better ;) First time? Wel…

Check it out! Who loves to talk Schitt? We certainly DO!!!! Join us as we share our top episodes and why we love them so much. First time listening? Well, welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LBGTQAI+ We will take our questions and yours, together we w…

On todays episode we jump into the world of Golden Girls and LGBTQ+ issues being tackled in the 8o's; we honor Betty White - we wonderful icon and champion of gay rights. Connect with us on FB, IG or Twitter Intro music by Jahzzar “Please Listen Carefully” "Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA" and Outro music by Scott Holmes “Acoustic Indie Folk…

Free lovin' 70's! join us as we explore LBGQT movies - Welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LBGTQAI+. We will take our questions and yours, together we will discover the history of our community from: Hollywood to civil rights and everything in between…

What!? We are back? Yes indeed we are! We continue to explore the Queernundrums of the queer community; this week we take a moment to reminisce - whats new and what did we love about our first season of Queernundrum. Same banter, same nerdrum! Can't wait to be back in you ears with those good-good stories. If you want to share your stories or quest…

Welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LBGTQAI+ We will take our questions and yours, together we will discover the history of our community from: Hollywood to civil rights and everything in between. This week we have a special guest join us! We dive int…

Welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LBGTQAI+ We will take our questions and yours, together we will discover the history of our community from: Hollywood to civil rights and everything in between. This week we follow our own rabbit hole and stray from…

Welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LGBTQAI+ We will take our questions and yours, together we will discover the history of our community from: Hollywood to civil rights and everything in between. This week we dive into the queernundrum of Human sexua…

Welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LGBTQAI+ We will take our questions and yours, together we will discover the history of our community from: Hollywood to civil rights and everything in between. This week we dive into our queernerdrum to explore the…

Welcome to Queernundrum, where we explore everything queer in order to learn more about our queer community. What is queer? everything LGBTQAI+ We will take our questions and yours, together we will discover the history of our community from: Hollywood to civil rights and everything in between. This week we talk with a mother of a transgender human…