This week we're talking about "health" and "wellness" and our personal experiences with it, and Shim Sham debuts a new segment called Queer Questions! (Content warnings: sex talk in the Queer Questions segment, you can skip to about 12:09 to skip that, and there is talk of dieting, weight loss, etc in the latter half.) (Originally recorded on 5/5/2…

After a brief break, the queers are back at it with a light and breezy episode of *checks notes* Edgar Allen Poe, tuberculosis, and sleep paralysis/demons. Also some favorite things! Links: Edgar Allen Poe Tarot Deck (Editor's note re: the discussion of Poe's death, it's actually unknown what actually happened leading up to his death, here's the wi…

Here we go again with all the headlines fit to scream at! Or at least a few, there's too many for just one episode. . . oh dear. (Content warning: there is discussion of the death of Nex Benedict, which includes violence against a queer person, transphobia, and suicide. Warnings are included before the discussion starts, as well.) (Another editor's…

Junko's back as the gals tell each other more terrifying tales of totally true hauntings! Sources: The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Places by Chad Lewis and Terry Fisk Haunted Wisconsin (3rd Ed) by Michael Norman Haunted Places by Dennis William Hauck (Don't forget to check your local library, too!) More Spooky References: Ghost Island figure Go…

Kay Jay & Shim Sham have a chat about fond (and not so fond) memories of Valentine's Days past, navigating the day as a queer person, and a brief history of the holiday. And in what is now a tradition, about a week late. Enjoy! Links mentioned in this episode: 5calls.org (Originally recorded 01/28/24) CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF RESOURCES DOWN BELOW! As …

Kay Jay & Shim Sham are back again with a check-in, reflections on 2023, and looking forward to 2024! Links mentioned in this episode: Ground News Al Jazeera (Originally recorded 01/14/24) CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF RESOURCES DOWN BELOW! As always, feel free to send your thoughts or opinions over to our email - thequeermocast@gmail.com You can also find…

Kay Jay and Shim Sham are back and ready to check - in! They talk birthdays, current events, overcoming trauma and a host of other zig zagging topics in this off the cuff conversation. Enjoy! CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF RESOURCES DOWN BELOW! As always, feel free to send your thoughts or opinions over to our email - thequeermocast@gmail.com You can also f…

Hello all you beauties, you! As promised, today Kay Jay and Shim Sham bring you a palate cleanser - and an episode to hopefully excite the palate too! It's a recipe swap jamboree, y'all! Tips and tricks are shared, favorites are gushed about, and a conversation about community warms the soul. Bon Appétit, lovelies! CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF RESOURCES D…

Welcome to the, we assume, much anticipated part two of our episode about that game and that transphobe. In this installment, Kay Jay leads Shim Sham through the rest of the timeline of events, highlighting some of the unsavory characters involved and how the role of ally is to be filled. (Spoiler alert - allyship is earned through action) So join …

The time has come. We have to talk about it. Hogwarts Legacy. And the trash monster human who created the characters that inspired the game. In our first listener write-in episode (Thanks Jordan!) we dive into JK Rowling's past, present, and where the future may be headed. In this first installment of a two part series, Kay Jay and Shim Sham discus…

Hello you scrumptious lovelies you! Today, Kay Jay and Shim Sham present a conversation about love, relationships, and media representations of queer sh*t - all in the name of Valentine's Day. Which was over a week ago. But WHATEVER! Reminder: These are our opinions and are meant to start a dialogue. If you disagree - great! Let's talk about it! An…

Hello ya wonderful people you! Kay Jay and Shim Sham have another installment of the Queermocast Movie Club - and they're diving into the world of horror. GAY horror! (Sort of) Come along on the journey through the trials and tribulations of "Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge!" The film follows the story of a young individual named Jesse …

Today, Kay Jay and Shim Sham are looking for a little catharsis - in the form of screaming at the headlines. In this second installment, we have anti-trans nonsense, gay conversion therapy making a comeback(?) the liar congressperson from New York, the Taliban, and the beauty that is drag. What more could we say? Send us an email - thequeermocast@g…

Hello and welcome to our second New Queers Day! (Kay Jay and Shim Sham are leaning into it this year) The journey today is all about the spiritual reset that comes from the calendar changing to a new number - crazy huh? With a two card cross and a reflection on the year to come, Kay Jay and Shim Sham are ready to go with whatever is in store this y…

Hello hello all you beauties! Kay Jay and Shim Sham are getting recharged for 2023 - and have picked their favorites from the year. Kay Jay's pick - one of the eepy creepy episodes featuring their dear friend, Junko! Enjoy the creepies, y'all! Here we come, 2023! MUTUAL AID MN https://www.mnyouthcollective.org/mutual-aid…

Kay Jay and Shim Sham are gearing up for a new year of episodes - and that means taking some time to recharge with their loved ones! Enjoy this re-release of one of Shim Sham's favorite episodes of the year - QURAGE! Also, if you'd like to support mutual aid efforts in the Minnesota area: https://www.mnyouthcollective.org/mutual-aid…

Welcome to the Finale Episode of the Queermocast - 2022! Kay Jay and Shim Sham share their thoughts on the year, have a check-in about pronouns, and their hopes for the future. Tune in for some re-release favs for the rest of the year, and we'll be back to chat with ya in the NEW YEAR! Have a great holiday season, loves. Snag Cassandra Snow's Book …

Happy ONE YEAR OF THE QUEERMOCAST! Kay Jay and Shim Sham are celebrating doing what they love - Screaming about politics and eating vegan stuff. Enjoy our one year anniversary with us! THE QUEERMOCAST ON SOCIAL The Queermocast on Instagram The Queermocast on Twitter Find Us Online Kay Jay's Music Website Kay Jay's Instagram Kay Jay's Music on Faceb…

Hello all you lovelies you! Kay Jay and Shim Sham are here to help you find a positive drive into the end of the calendar year - manifest style! THE QUEERMOCAST ON SOCIAL The Queermocast on Instagram The Queermocast on Twitter Find Us Online Kay Jay's Music Website Kay Jay's Instagram Kay Jay's Music on Facebook Kay Jay's Music on Twitter Shim Sham…

Hello all you lovelies you! Kay Jay and Shim Sham are back! A short break was needed to get things back on track - but things are moving and grooving once again! Today, Kay Jay goes on a journey with Shim Sham about their current family situation, and they explore the importance of chosen family. (And the difficult choices we have to make as queer …

Welcome back, ya creeps! Today's episode is a real treat - because Jason and Junko are back for some creepy times! Recorded on a recent vacation these four took - come join for an ambient journey into the woods! THE QUEERMOCAST ON SOCIAL The Queermocast on Instagram The Queermocast on Twitter Find Us Online Kay Jay's Music Website Kay Jay's Instagr…

Oh my, Kay Jay and Shim Sham are on one this week - the topics are all over the place! From their current life situations, the state of the world, major issues, tv shows, queer junk - they can't get anything straight! (But, what else is new?) Check out our resources below, and Cassandra Snow's Book! Stay hydrated, get that fiber and try to log off …

Hello there lovelies! Kay Jay and Shim Sham are still riding the nostalgia train into the autumn and today - they're talking health and wellness journeys! These two queermos have been through quite a few fads and stumbles along the way and they are here to share their experiences with one another and with YOU! CONTENT NOTE: There will be conversati…

Hello all you stunning creatures, you! Today, Kay Jay and Shim Sham are taking everyone on a journey to their past - and talking about the jobs that shaped their formative years! From coffee, to clothing, to call centers- these two queers have done a lot in their short time on this planet. Enjoy this trip down memory lane, and just remember - it do…

Hello there, all you beautiful wonderful you's out there! Kay Jay and Shim Shim had a little break from recording to gather their thoughts and pick up their lives (and their faces) and are back at it with a little check-in conversation about the dumpster fire we live in. FUN! On the docket today - Queer representation in newer shows (or lack thereo…

Hello there everyone! PRIDE month may be coming to a close, but we've got some more things to talk about! Join Kay Jay and their partner Jason as they talk through their recent watch through of Paris is Burning, give some background on the cultural phenomenon surrounding the film and some history of the ball scene. And then the conversation mostly …

Welcome back, everyone! Today, Shim Sham takes Kay Jay through their experiences in the Healthcare world - and the discussion takes them down many rabbit holes and several calls to action! Got a story, question, concern, or topic idea? Email us at: thequeermocast@gmail.com Check out Cassandra Snow's Book: Queering the Tarot on Bookshop THE QUEERMOC…

Happy Pride Month! Kay Jay and Shim Sham are teaming up with their longtime friend Junko to bring you an episode to kick of the season of Pride - SPOOKY STUFF! (As we all know, queers love the spook) Junko starts off the festivities with the story of Summerwind in the Northwoods of Wisconsin! And Kay Jay brings to life a real ghost story from the l…

Hello there all of you beauties! Today, Kay Jay and Shim Sham go through a (very) brief history of Abortion Access in the United States, how what led to Roe v Wade, and what you can do to get involved and take care of yourself during all of this intensely difficult and destabilizing madness. Drink water, eat fiber, and be good to one another. Commu…

Kay Jay and Shim Sham have A LOT to say today! They will explore the horrors of the world - both imaginary (scary) and the very real horrors in our lives (scarier). Kay Jay gets interviewed about their love of horror films and how it fits into their queer life experience. In the wake of the news coming out about the Supreme Court striking down Roe …

Vegan? Plant Based? Flexitarian? Martian? Today, Kay Jay and Shim Sham discuss their past and present experiences with going vegetarian, vegan and plant based. The conversation centers around their own experiences, and in no way is meant to serve as dietary advice. That's between you, your doctor, and the goddess. Live your life! And try not to be …

Good morning all you lovelies! Today's episode is a real treat - Kay Jay and Shim Sham sat down with Pacific Northwest based musical extraordinaire - EDWARD MICHAEL. In today's show, we discuss being a queer creator in the music industry - how being queer impacts the creative process and what the future of music is. Is it all about the money? Or th…

Hello there, all you beauties! From Will and Grace to the Rocky Horror Picture Show - Get Real to Shortbus - Kay Jay and Shim Sham love their queer media! Today, let's take a trip down memory lane to the media that brought them joy during their teenage and early college years! As always, below is a list of resources to help you get involved with th…

Content Warning: Transphobia, Police Brutality, Racism, Queerphobia Hello there, you lovely humans! Welcome back to the Queermocast!Are you feeling stressed, powerless - itchy? So are we. Today, Shim Sham reads some headlines to Kay Jay, and they both tap into their greatest power and strength. QUEER RAGE. (Or QURAGE). Here are some ways to donate …

Hello there everyone! Today, Kay Jay and Shim Sham talk tarot, meditation, and magic! We used Cassandra Snow's books for this episode and would love for you to go check them out by clicking the links below! Click Here For: Queering the Tarot Click Here For: Queering Your Craft An addendum- Kay Jay did end up testing positive for Covid. Thankfully, …

Good morning lovelies! Today Kay Jay and Shim Shim dive into their feelings and ideas surrounding the word "Queer" and how it has shaped their world and identities! TW: Shim Sham uses the word F*g as an example of a slur halfway through the episode. Instagram: @thequeermocast Twitter Kay Jay's Links: Website: www.kayjaysmusic.com Instagram: @kayjay…

Hello there, lovely humans! Today Kay Jay and Shim Sham share their thoughts on the New Year, how they used to celebrate (and torture themselves) and what they hope for the year ahead. This isn't a New Year's Resolution episode, except that it is. Kinda.By Kay Jay & Shim Sham

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Queermocast (formerly Steer Queer!) Kay Jay and Mama Shim Sham are back on the pod to chat directly to your earbuds about everything queer. We 2 queermos hailing from the Upper Midwest in the US, and we want to take you with us on our big queer journey. Come laugh with us, cry with us....everything in between! Fe…

Boo! QUICK EDIT: Kyle incorrectly stated that Ed Gein attacked an employee at a hardware store in DODGEVILLE, WI. The hardware store Ed Gein attacked an employee of was in PLAINFIELD, WI, not DODGEVILLE. DODGEVILLE has a Subway haunted by the ghost of a couple who were killed in a tragic hit and run collision in the early 80's. Welcome to the first…

Hello there! We're so glad you dropped by! On today's episode, we have a free flowing conversation about media influences, our experiences with current events, and why Mrs. Doubtfire is at times problematic, but also has queer inspirations. Find us on the internet! CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM! ***https://www.instagram.com/steerqueerpodcast/*** **ANTI-R…

Hello there! Today's episode is all about our very own musical queen, Kyle! Did you know he slapped together the intro music? Kyle joins Cody in the first of our Spotlight Episodes: Diane Sawyer style! We talk about growing up, identity, and how Cody and Kyle's friendship grew at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse! As always, feel free to emai…

On today's episode, queer illustrator, songstress and all around toy enthusiast Jason Belden joins us! We dive into our childhood dreams and wishes, discuss how the Power Rangers shaped the 90's and why Halloween is so important to us. Find Jason at his Instagram below! JASON'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jasonb_illustration/ SIC SEMPER SE…

Hello, everyone! On today's episode, we are incredibly excited to introduce a queer writer, singer and performer from Eau Claire, WI Jerrika Mighelle! We talk about musical influences, being queer in the world of music and performance, female driven media, and why not to give candles as Christmas gifts. Remember to like, comment, and share our podc…

Hello everyone! Welcome back! Austin, Cody and Kyle are so excited you're here! On today's episode, the three of us dive into what it means to be an ally, our own personal experiences with allies from our past, and how we are all striving to be better allies to other marginalized communities. We discuss our drink preferences, check in about our Cor…

Today's episode centers around the murder of George Floyd, and the ensuing uprising that has occurred around the world. It is up to all of us, particularly white allies, to show up and do the work to dismantle systemic racism in America and around the world. Here are some resources to begin anti-racist work, as well as things we can all begin doing…

JUST A NOTE: This is our introductory episode. This episode was recorded before the events of the past few weeks, and does not include any mention of the resources listed below. Please listen to our second episode, "Doing the Work" for more information on ways to get involved! WELCOME TO THE STEER QUEER PODCAST! We're so happy you're here, and we c…