Best Nicole J Georges Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 283- MICHELLE TEA & KATY DAVIDSON! Acaì bowls, advice on writing, boundaries, tattoos and MORE 44:12

11d ago44:12

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Show less We are over the moon to have MICHELLE TEA back in the Sagittarian Matters Social Distancing Studio in honor of her new anthology, SLUTS- the inaugural book of Dopamine Press. Michelle Tea joined us to give listeners advice on writing, boundaries, people pleasing, tattoo remorse, and more! But first, in an Unsolicited Vegan Food Review, Ka…

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Episode 282- CHRIS VARGAS! Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects, Golden Girls Live, and snorkeling misadventures 54:24

27d ago54:24

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We are over the moon to welcome Capricorn CHRIS VARGAS back to the show to discuss his new book, Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects. But first! We do some live reporting from a Golden Girls show in Hollywood, where Chris & I were treated to room-temperature coke, hateful theater patrons and top notch impersonations. Bonus: Chris discusses a Florida snork…

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Ep. 48: The Most Gaymazing Episode EVER in Philadelphia (S36, Ep 10) 1:46:16

2M ago1:46:16

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Ep. 47: Girls Who Like Girls Who Like The Amazing Race (S36, E9) 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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Once again, we were tantalized by the promise of a historic GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance) between Ricky & Cesar and Yvonne & Melissa, as the final five hit the Dominican Republic to water slide into natural grottoes, harvest cacao and play some D.R.-style “beisbol.” Sadly, Melissa is stumped by a rock-symbol challenge and Yvonne’s struggled to ma…

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Ep. 46: Fish Pots (S36, E8) 1:05:01

3M ago1:05:01

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The Amazing Race gets busy in Barbados, Rihanna’s homeland. We admire their tiny jeeps and racquet sports skills, though the teams still struggle with navigation. There’s another tantalizing possibility of another all gay alliance at the fish pot detour. Leading up to it Team Walla Walla Mama & Son LOSE THEIR CREW, which sends them directly to our …

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Ep. 45: Sisterhood is Powerful in Montevideo (S36, E7) 58:48

3M ago58:48

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The Amazing Race teams head to Uruguay where Brokeback Fannypack is under the weather, and Sunny and Bizzy are looking forward to a “Girls night out, girls night in.” Parenting emerges as a leitmotif in this episode, and we see Walla Walla Momma and Son emerge from the pack to run their own race. Ricky and César and Yvo and Melissa–aka, THE GAYS–al…

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Episode 281-Remembering TRINA ROBBINS. Plus Lee Marrs & Mary Wings 1:13:16

3M ago1:13:16

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Today on the podcast, we are remembering beloved friend to the show Trina Robbins, who passed away April 10th, 2024 at age 85. We are rebroadcasting a solo interview from 2016 (before the rotting pumpkin took office), and a live interview Nicole did in 2017 with Trina, Lee Marrs and Mary Wings at Root Division in San Francisco. Enjoy.…

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Ep. 44: A Meaty 3Way (Alliance) Conquers Argentina (S36, E6) 1:20:29

3M ago1:20:29

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Friend of the pod Kat Spada from Feminist Frequency Radio sits in for Nicole this week, as The Amazing Race moves to Argentina for gaymazing challenges that involve recycling and meat puzzles. Can Ricky & César keep Shane and Juan, aka Brokeback Fannypack from overtaking their top position? The girls who like girls, Yvonne and Melissa, and the othe…

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Ep. 43: I Lost My Nut! (S36, E5) 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

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Sorry for the delay in getting this episode out! Nicole recorded this mere hours before her own amazing race to a meditation retreat, and our production assistant Corky (Karen's cat) kept pausing the recording to give notes. He's very picky.

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Ep. 42: Mama Rat Took Baby Rat Skiing in Medellin (S36, E4) 1:30:51

4M ago1:30:51

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Ajuan Mance, an artist, illustrator and author of many books and comics series joins us on our own megaleg, as The Amazing Race continues in Colombia. A rebus puzzle nearly derails our favorite lady firefighters, Sunny and Bizzy, who at this point are showing more enthusiasm for each other than the girls who like girls who like hiking. Ricky and Cé…

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Episode 406: Neil J. Young's "Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right" 59:50

4M ago59:50

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In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss – and celebrate! – Neil’s new book, Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Coming Out Republican is now available for order. You can buy Neil’s book here. In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: · Natal…

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Ep. 41: Gays on Top in Colombia (S36, E3) 1:08:46

4M ago1:08:46

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Ricky & César remain strong as they cruise through the first Colombian leg of The Amazing Race, which involves cooking platters of meats, salty abuelas, and squeezing coffee bean baskets between one’s knees. Whither the girls who like girls, Yvonne and Melissa, who get nary an edit in this ep, as the firefighter sheroes prove why they’re shaping up…

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Ep. 40: Trust, But Verify in the Zona Romantica (S36, E2) 1:10:04

4M ago1:10:04

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Melissa, one of the girls who likes girls on The Amazing Race spawns the first lesbian catch phrase of the season. Nicole and KT take bets about whether or not she’s a Virgo or a Scorpio. This season continues to SERVE gaymazingness and intrigue, as Ricky and Cesar, and Yvonne and Melissa finish in the top 5. KT shares more insider gaycation info a…

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Ep. 39: Girls Who Like Girls Who Like the Amazing Race (S36, E1) 1:13:36

4M ago1:13:36

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We are BACK, and both Karen and Nicole have a lot of annoying Puerto Vallarta expertise to share, as they marvel at this season’s gaymazing cast. Which butch daddy are both hosts enamored with in between their distracted chatter about The Traitors US, UK, Australia and New Zealand? And what do they make of this season’s LGBTQ+ abundance? Maya and R…

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Episode #280-CHICKEN RESCUE! with Cathy de la Cruz. Plus Unsolicited Vegan Food Reviews, pod drama, NEW GLASSES and more. 56:21

4M ago56:21

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We are over the moon to have known Sagittarius Cathy de la Cruz join us to discuss a CHICKEN RESCUE on the streets of Brooklyn. PLUS! Dawn defends her honor, reviews something called Giggles, Morgan & Dawn review CAROB MOLASSES together, Nicole tries it, and talks about getting NEW GLASSES, and MORE. Tune in!…

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Episode #279-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS & Celery Help with Morgan. Plus! Dawn Riddle 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

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Today on Sagittarian matters! We’re over the moon to welcome Morgan back to the show to talk about Cafix, CELERY, Trader Joes Vegan Fish, TJ's Bird Nest, signs of aging, the smell of trader joes, Alfred Coffee, Outstanding Cheeseballs, Lagusta's cheese powder, Lagusta's turtles, Molasses cookies, Moku mushroom jerky and SO MUCH MORE. PLUS! An unsol…

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Episode 405: Controversies over Christmas “Classics” 40:14

7M ago40:14

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In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss controversies over Christmas “classics.” Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Beloved Christmas songs and movies, like so many cultural products, have come under new scrutiny recently. Neil’s Atlantic essay about Christmas controversies informed our whole conversati…

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"I Don't Think You Can Out-Evil Me" w/ Jes Tom 1:22:48

7M ago1:22:48

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Hi Shame Spiralers! I'm briefly emerging from our mid-season hiatus just to drop this very special bonus episode with comic, writer & actor Jes Tom! (Our Flag Means Death, Less Lonely.) Jes is one of my favorite comedians and you can and SHOULD drop everything you're doing and go see their one-person comedy show Less Lonely at the Greenwich House T…

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Ep. 38: You’ve Gotta Flip the Top, Boys 1:46:35

7M ago1:46:35

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It’s a nailbiter of a finale for season 35 of The Amazing Race, as the top three teams scramble throughout Seattle without coffee. The “grunge” challenge leads to some challenging understanding of tops, while “glass” requires everyone learn how to blow. “Grab” becomes someone’s Carrie Bradshaw moment, and we talk to all three finalists in our last …

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Episode 404: George Santos 40:01

8M ago40:01

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In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the strange career of now ex-Republican Congressman George Santos. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · George Santos’ lies are so numerous, it is difficult to keep track of them. Niki referred to this Atlantic article about how Santos got elected, and Neil and Nata…

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Ep. 37: A Cold Plunge into Gaiety 59:25

8M ago59:25

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The Amazing Race teams arrive in Dublin for the penultimate leg, and despite everyone having to Riverdance at the Gaiety theater, Karen and Nicole think this is among the straightest episodes yet. Corey falls in love with his pretty dance instructor, the lady Swayze to his Baby, while John from Team BLERD is lithe and light in his (heeled) dancing …

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Episode 403: Nikki Haley 43:55

8M ago43:55

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In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Nikki Haley recently secured the backing of the wealthy Koch Brothers, bringing more attention to her pres…

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Ep. 36: Midsommar Daydreams and Lesbian Recycling 58:57

8M ago58:57

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Things get tense as the final 5 teams on The Amazing Race winnow down to 4 in Sweden’s Stockholm archipelago. Everyone skydives their way to Nordic bliss before the slimmest of margins separate all the teams. This week’s detour is decidedly a choice between a lesbian task–recycling–and a gay task: expediting a gourmet French menu. Nicole makes a ca…

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Ep. 35: Gorgeous Caves and Sacks of Shellfish 1:06:18

8M ago1:06:18

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After a long prelude in which Nicole and Karen discuss the new Todd Haynes film, May December, with some notes on which Amazing Race contestants they would cast in the lead roles, they get into how painfully straight the show has become. Slovenia feels very “Covid lockdown” season to our team, despite all the hype. Karen talks a little too much abo…

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Episode 402: Home Ownership and the History of Mortgages 40:33

8M ago40:33

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In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss Americans’ attachment to the thirty-year mortgage. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · A thirty-year mortgage is an enticement to home ownership – if you can lock one in at a low interest r…

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Episode 401: The History of Drive-Thru Dining 39:02

8M ago39:02

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In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the history of drive-thru dining. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Drive-through dining is more popular than ever since the pandemic. Neil drew on this Serious Eats history, and we all r…

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Ep. 34: Fisting Hay and Pansexual Beekepers 1:03:52

8M ago1:03:52

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The Amazing Race visits Llubjana, Slovenia for the first time ever in its history, and Karen tells us about how Llubjana became a gaycation destination in the late aughts and early-2010s. Nicole softens to Steve, the daddy of team Daddy/Daughter dance, especially after Anna Leigh makes him run up a long ski lift for an express pass that was already…

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Episode 400: The History of U.S. Divorce Laws 42:00

9M ago42:00

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In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the history of divorce law in the United States. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is a proponent of “covenant marriage,” an institutional arrangement th…

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Ep. 33: “Yes! I wanted sausage so bad!” in Köln 1:15:32

9M ago1:15:32

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The Amazing Racers take a 15 hour flight from Jaipur to Frankfurt where the season’s first self-driving leg awaits them. As they make their way along the Rhine, we find out who can’t find the right ferry. Are all the teams secretly laughing at the German word “Fährt”? Karen declares she would “slay in Köln,” one of her favorite cities in the world,…

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Episode 399: Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Chaos 44:12

9M ago44:12

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In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the drama around the election of the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Until this week, the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson was little known …

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"Traumatized & Raw-dogging Life" w/ Alegra Kastens 1:28:19

8M ago1:28:19

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This week I spiraled out with psychotherapist, OCD specialist, writer & content creator Alegra Kastens! We talked OCD origin stories and the thoughts that broke our brains, the obsessive struggle to discern if you don't like someone because you're not into them or because there's something wrong with you, fear of being cancelled and social media tr…

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Ep. 32: A U-Turn in India 52:36

9M ago52:36

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Episode 398: The History of Restaurant Reservations 37:29

9M ago37:29

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In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the history of restaurant reservations. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Restaurant reservations, like so much else, are getting gamified. Neil referred to this New York Times article. W…

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"Accidentally Shaming Monica Lewinsky" w/ Nicole J. Georges 1:06:48

9M ago1:06:48

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This week I spiraled out with writer, illustrator, podcaster & professor Nicole J. Georges! (Calling Dr. Laura) We talked shame and recovery from harmful family dynamics, making amends to yourself & others, the important of zines and yahoogroups for isolated young 90's queers, shoplifting, vegan betrayals, gossiping, gaslighting, writing memoir whe…

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Ep. 31: “We’ve got the man done.” 57:31

9M ago57:31

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Episode 397: The Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Tours 43:27

9M ago43:27

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In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the history of musical megatours and the concert movies they inspired. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Beyoncé and Taylor Swift made concert history this summer, and are now offering fe…

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"I'm Definitely Not A Beach Read" w/ LaToya Jordan 52:25

9M ago52:25

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This week I spiraled out with writer, poet and lovely person LaToya Jordan! We dug deep into her recently published novella, To The Woman In The Pink Hat, and some of the issues it explores: medical racism, infertility, white feminism, the Women's March, and uterine transplants (?!?,) and also spiraled about twenty-something alcohol-induced regrets…

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Ep. 30: Guyliner, Tears and Octopusses with Kat Spada 1:27:19

9M ago1:27:19

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Kat Spada of Feminist Frequency Radio guest-hosts as Nicole takes the week off for a silent meditation retreat (gaymazing!). Kat comes in hot with new team nicknames like “ZZ and/or Top” (referring of course to team Beardback Mountain), as we give a thorough account of the mega part of the teams’ second leg through Vietnam. The matching challenge a…

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Episode 396: The History of Historic Preservation 48:05

10M ago48:05

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In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the history of historic preservation. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Historic preservation is almost as old as U.S. history. Natalia drew on this Discourse magazine article, and Niki d…

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