106. Long Live Queer Nightlife (with Amin Ghaziani)

A Jaded Gay

In previous episodes, we discussed how the shifting dynamics of gayborhoods and dating app culture have impacted queer nightlife. While the closure of traditional gay bars might be viewed by some as a cause for concern, it fosters a broader conversation about the organic evolution of queer social spaces.
In this episode, Amin Ghaziani, Professor of Sociology and Canada Research Chair in Sexuality and Urban Studies at the University of British Columbia and author of six books and countless academic articles, joins us to discuss his research and findings on today’s queer nightlife and how we can all work together to create a future where every individual finds belonging and celebration in our shared spaces.
Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 17. Mobsters & Mos: How the Mafia Owned Gay Nightlife
• Listen to Episode 24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor?
• Listen to Episode 96. Should You Swipe Left on Gay Dating Apps?

Additional Resources:

• Learn More About Amin Ghaziani
• Follow Amin Ghaziani on Instagram
• Follow Amin Ghaziani on X
• Read Long Live Queer Nightlife
• Read Why Gayborhoods Matter: The Street Empirics of Urban Sexualities

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Chapters

1. Guest Opener (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:37)

3. Tarot (00:02:12)

4. Guest Introduction (00:03:22)

5. Amin's Career (00:04:47)

6. Long Live Queer Nightlife (00:07:40)

7. Amin’s Experience with Traditional Gay Bars (00:12:34)

8. The Evolution of Club Nights (00:20:27)

9. Intersectional Failures of Gay Bars (00:29:58)

10. Club Nights’ Community-Focused Tactics (00:34:17)

11. Reflections on Long Live Queer Nightlife (00:37:14)

12. Episode Closing (00:44:19)

13. Connect with Amin (00:46:00)

14. Connect with A Jaded Gay (00:47:37)