To begin our series of special episodes about Cherry Grove that we will be posting over our Summer Vacation, we thought it might be a good introduction to first explore the queer communities that we’ve created in New York City, which have directly impacted the life of Fire Island. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Guest: Gil Neary and Da…

We're going to further a recent discussion with our guest Emery Grant about an amazing new youth project called CAMP BEYOND BINARY, which operates in Ithaca New York throughout the month of August. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Guest: Emery Grant Parker chats with LGBTQ historian Emery Grant about being part of the Admin Team develop…

Over the past year the LGBTQIA+ community has endured many battles against our social freedoms and civil rights, so this year's pride month should be even more important than it has been in quite a long time. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Chris Hampton, Alex Borsa and David Gilleo Guest: DJ Lina Bradford Parker chat abo…

On this episode we will be chatting with our guests about how our queer communities can improve their allyship to their transgender and non-binary siblings. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Nia Nottage Guests: Emery Grant and Sis Thee Doll Parker welcomes trans-youth camp director Emery Grant to discuss their experiences f…

This is the first in a series of episodes we will be doing about this concept of shared trauma…we will be talking with various guests and specialists about the affects of LGBTQ bullying and how we can heal our wounds. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Alex Borsa and Chris Hampton Guests: Howard Rosenman and Boudoir LeFleur …

Fire Island is a strip of sand just off the coast of Long Island in New York that has been a safe haven for the LGBTQIA+ community since the early 1900's. Fabulous parties, gorgeous nature, and an environment that celebrates queer sexuality. This is the first in a series of special episodes about Cherry Grove that we will be doing through the summe…

It seems like since we've started this podcast in February, the world has changed 2 or 3 times…especially in our LGBTQ communities. Whether its starting a new job, or ending one...getting into a new relationship or getting out of one...all of us can relate to the excitement and feeling of being overwhelmed when it comes to embarking on a new beginn…

With all the negativity pointed at the LGBTQIA+ community, it can start to feel overwhelmingly unwelcoming and unsafe to be queer. Finding moments to focus on the positive is our best defense against being weighed down by the troubles in our world. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Guests: Barbara Rosenblat Parker chats with actor Barbar…

As the understanding of LGBTQIA+ stories is expanding, we begin to see our representation in the mainstream world with actors, educators and popstars pushing our presence into movies, television and even Broadway. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: David Gilleo Guests: Florian Klein, Coleman Cummings, Zuri Washington, Juan D…

For some of our regular listeners, this episode might not be your cup of tea. But the reality is, most queer people have at least experimented with ass play at some point. And for many, its part of their regular sexlives…but few of us know much about it. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Guests: Dr. Evan Goldstein Parker chats with Dr. E…

Living in the non-binary has been a subculture of every community through the ages, sometimes celebrated and often misunderstood and villainized. As more queer people find themselves embracing aspects of all genders, the push to add the THEY/THEM pronoun to our common vocabulary is more important than ever. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: ko…

There is a queerness to the iconic 80's sitcom "The Golden Girls" that has managed to reach LGBTQIA+ audiences over several decades, because of the queer awareness that was infused into the writing and humor of the show. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Guests: Anthony Giorgio, Kerri Dougherty, H. Alan Scott, Zack Hudson, Anthony & Davi…

There's no shortage of coverage about the "bans on drag" on television, podcasts, and online articles...but as queer people, we need to ensure that our voices are part of those conversations. In this episode we will look at what these legal battles mean and how it can truly effect our entire LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by…

John Cameron Mitchell joins us to discuss that-time-of-the-year where queer pearls are being clutched for what celebrities are wearing to the awards shows and who is (and isn't) winning...and no event is bigger than the Academy Awards. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: David Gilleo Guests: John Cameron Mitchell Parker chats…

Sharing our queer history is vital to knowing where we stand today as a community and understanding how to continue our struggle for equality. We explore the roots of queerness in Greenwich Village, the center of gay life in NYC, with the author of "Women's House of Detention". Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Chris Hampto…

For many in the LGBTQIA+ community the United States Healthcare system has had its pitfalls. What can we do to help get the best care we can as queer people in the straight world of healthcare providers? Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Chris Hampton and Alex Borsa Guests: Dr. Toni G. Cesta and Nicholas Galiardi CPhT Parke…

In this "Queer Cult Classics: Bonus Episode" our show contributors discuss their favorite flicks and LGBTQIA+ representation in cinema. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Chris Hampton, Nia Nottage, David Gilleo, Alex BorsaBy Parker Sargent

There are movies that exist within the queer zeitgeist that are renowned as staples to the LGBTQIA+ experience, ranging from campy films with old Hollywood starlets to gritty and honest portrayals of queer lives. Through cinema we can find our identities and voices, even in movies that aren't directly about our community. Hosted by: Parker Sargent …

As the Pope softens on homosexuality and some churches open their doors to LGBTQIA+ members, where do queer people find a safe space to express their spirituality? Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: David Gilleo, Ray Bagnuolo, Kir Beaux To explore the reality of queer status in the religious realm, Parker welcomes Ray Bagnuo…

Welcome to WiQ! Meet podcast host Parker Sargent to begin our journey of LGBTQIA+ awareness, casual shit-talking and informative inspirational experiences, as an ongoing exploration of the question- “what is queer“. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Alex Borsa, Nia Nottage, David Gilleo, Chris Hampton Guests: Alex Borsa, Ni…

For many queer people the subject of “family” can be a sensitive issue. How we handle our relationships with both our birth and chosen queer families has a massive impact on our own happiness and prosperity. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Alex Borsa, David Gilleo, Chris Hampton Guests: Suga B. Real, Miranda and Jen LGBTQ…

No matter if you’re using Grindr, Tinder or Match…the trials and triumphs of finding a connection in today’s geosocial world is an experience faced by all generations of queers looking for love in 2023. Hosted by: Parker Sargent Produced by: koitz Contributors: Alex Borsa, Nia Nottage, David Gilleo Guests: Harron Walker, David Minns, Lamont White P…