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Dear Queer,
Dear Queer,Queer Ultimatum: Our Recap and SpoilersDev Matthews and Hailey Froese are back to talk reality TV with Alena and Lauren, and this time it's all about the Queer Ultimatum Season 2 with all our hot and cold takes! They give their definitive answers on what sex is, so if you are our parents.. "Go Away!" SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-07-1734 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Queer Ultimatum: Our Recap and SpoilersDev Matthews and Hailey Froese are back to talk reality TV with Alena and Lauren, and this time it's all about the Queer Ultimatum Season 2 with all our hot and cold takes! They give their definitive answers on what sex is, so if you are our parents.. "Go Away!" SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-07-1734 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Queer Ultimatum: Our Recap and SpoilersDev Matthews and Hailey Froese are back to talk reality TV with Alena and Lauren, and this time it's all about the Queer Ultimatum Season 2 with all our hot and cold takes! They give their definitive answers on what sex is, so if you are our parents.. "Go Away!" SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-07-1734 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Gay and DatingOur unsolicited advice about your dating life with Alena and Lauren, Happy Pride! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-06-2612 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Gay and DatingOur unsolicited advice about your dating life with Alena and Lauren, Happy Pride! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-06-2612 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Gay and DatingOur unsolicited advice about your dating life with Alena and Lauren, Happy Pride! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-06-2612 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Pride and Wedding SeasonWe're back! Weddings and Pride and what to wear on this episode of dear Queer with Alena and Lauren _ _ _ Show some queer Orginizations some love this month if you can: Rainbow Railroad The 519 _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-06-0515 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Pride and Wedding SeasonWe're back! Weddings and Pride and what to wear on this episode of dear Queer with Alena and Lauren _ _ _ Show some queer Orginizations some love this month if you can: Rainbow Railroad The 519 _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-06-0515 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Pride and Wedding SeasonWe're back! Weddings and Pride and what to wear on this episode of dear Queer with Alena and Lauren _ _ _ Show some queer Orginizations some love this month if you can: Rainbow Railroad The 519 _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-06-0515 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Late Bloomer Autism EditionAlena talks about their later-in-life Autism diagnosis and what it's like to be queer and neurodiverse. _ _ _ READ Unmasking Autism Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity By Devon Price, PhD LINK Great resource for newly diagnosed people: https://awnnetwork.org/resource-library/ WATCH 5 TEDx Talks from Women with Autism https://www.myautism.org/news-features/5-tedx-talks-from-women-with-autism _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-04-1029 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Late Bloomer Autism EditionAlena talks about their later-in-life Autism diagnosis and what it's like to be queer and neurodiverse. _ _ _ READ Unmasking Autism Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity By Devon Price, PhD LINK Great resource for newly diagnosed people: https://awnnetwork.org/resource-library/ WATCH 5 TEDx Talks from Women with Autism https://www.myautism.org/news-features/5-tedx-talks-from-women-with-autism _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-04-1029 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Late Bloomer Autism EditionAlena talks about their later-in-life Autism diagnosis and what it's like to be queer and neurodiverse. _ _ _ READ Unmasking Autism Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity By Devon Price, PhD LINK Great resource for newly diagnosed people: https://awnnetwork.org/resource-library/ WATCH 5 TEDx Talks from Women with Autism https://www.myautism.org/news-features/5-tedx-talks-from-women-with-autism _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-04-1029 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,A conversation about Trump and his anti-trans policies_ _ _ Alena and Lauren talk about fear-mongering, moral panic, gender-affirming care, and how you can show up in these times. _ _ _ If you need support, check out these organizations: Trans lifeline https://translifeline.org/ The 519 https://www.the519.org/ Rainbow Railroad https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-03-1421 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,A conversation about Trump and his anti-trans policies_ _ _ Alena and Lauren talk about fear-mongering, moral panic, gender-affirming care, and how you can show up in these times. _ _ _ If you need support, check out these organizations: Trans lifeline https://translifeline.org/ The 519 https://www.the519.org/ Rainbow Railroad https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-03-1421 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Single? You can be our Valentine!Be our Valentine!  Today we talk about Valentine's Day as a concept, explore how basically we both feel about it, and give some ideas for what to do if you're single this Valentine's Day. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-02-1319 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Listener Questions With Nick Rovers Part 2We are back for part 2 of listener questions with Nick Rovers and Alena shares a Tom Sandoval dream! _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-01-3018 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Listener Questions With Nick Rovers Part 2We are back for part 2 of listener questions with Nick Rovers and Alena shares a Tom Sandoval dream! _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-01-3018 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Listener Questions with Nick Rovers Part 1We have Nick Rovers Back on the podcast to answer listener questions. We talk about flirting, coming out in your 40s, and reciprocity with friends. Shout out to https://www.the519.org/ _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-01-1621 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,New Years Intentions Welcome to Dear Queer, today we are talking about resolutions, are we making them? Do we have them? Do we hate them? We are here for all your resolutions, intentions, and goal-setting needs for 2025. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2025-01-0217 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Happy HoligaysWe are looking back at the first year of Dear Queer with an early episode we did on Loneliness. We talk about going home for the holidays, the difference between being alone and lonely as well as some tips to help get you through this holiday season. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-12-1931 minAudioLife Memoirs
AudioLife MemoirsAudioLife Memoirs Series - Alena Papayanis Part 2In part 2 of this AudioLife memoir - Carrie  and Alena explore the complexities of personal growth, the journey of self-discovery, and the transformative power of motherhood. They discuss the importance of navigating reactions from others, reflecting on past choices, and the role of anger in personal development. Alena shares her experiences of finding community and support within the LGBTQ+ space, as well as the impact of her writing journey. The conversation culminates in advice for younger generations, emphasizing the importance of questioning societal norms and embracing one's true self! Enjoy!
2024-12-0941 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Bi Visibility with Robin LacambraRobin Lacambra is back on the Podcast to talk about dolphins, Jessica Alba and forgetting that they were bi in their 20s, navigating queer spaces, being bi and poly, and honouring their queerness from within relationships. _ _ _ Check out Robin at GOODBODYFEEL https://www.goodbodyfeel.com/blog/robin-lacambra Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-12-0522 minAudioLife Memoirs
AudioLife MemoirsAudioLife Memoirs Series - Alena Papayanis Part 1In this episode Carrie interviews Alena Papayanis, a writer and professor, about her journey of self-discovery and the influences that shaped her identity. We discuss Elena's childhood experiences, the impact of her immigrant background, and the challenges of navigating her queer identity in a predominantly straight environment. The conversation also touches on Elena's educational journey, her exploration of cultural studies, and her quest for authenticity in her personal and professional life. In this conversation, Alena and Carrie delve into the complexities of overcoming people pleasing, navigating relationships, and the impact of media on self-expression. 
2024-11-2640 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Reality Check In Houswives EditionJoin Alena as Lauren as they escape from reality by getting into reality TV and talking all about their favourite housewives.. mostly Beverly Hills. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-11-2121 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Reality Check In Housewives EditionJoin Alena as Lauren as they escape from reality by getting into reality TV and talking all about their favourite housewives.. mostly Beverly Hills. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-11-2121 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Self Care with Robin LacambraIn the wake of yesterday’s election results, we know there are a lot of folks hurting today. We see you we love you we will keep fighting alongside you. But also take rest, get in those beautiful bodies, and hopefully find some good practices from the oh-so-smart Robin Lacambra on today’s episode. Robin is a thinker, feeler, speaker, creator and the founder of GOODBODYFEEL Movement Studio and Movement Method. She is an empowered embodiment educator - blending practices like Pilates, yoga and mindfulness and sharing them from anti-oppression, trauma aware and eating disorder informed frameworks.
2024-11-0735 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,On DatingOn this week's episode of Dear Queer, Alena and Lauren talk about dating, grocery store meetups, and meeting new queers in your neighbourhood. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-10-1718 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Boundaries (Replay)On this weeks Episode of Dear Queer we are talking about Boundaries. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.com And Sam Valentine from One Broke Actress OneBrokeActress.com _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-10-0328 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Bi Visibility with Dr. Mandy WintinkBisexual people make up about half of the 2SLGBTQIA population, yet are less likely to be out than others in the queer community, often facing stigma and biphobia, even from people within the queer community. We wanted to get some insight into the bi experience and contribute to some bi visibility, and we're doing so today with dear friend of the pod, Dr. Mandy Wintink. Welcome, Mandy. Enjoy! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-09-1929 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Gender Series Part 1Today on Dear Queer we have our first episode of our gender series. Join us for some highlights from our conversations with past guests about gender and what it means to them. Featuring relational psychotherapist, Dillon Katrycz and resident neuroscientist, Dr. Mandy, Wintink Enjoy! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-09-0520 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Acceptance, unconditional love, and family with Tiq MilanToday on Dear Queer, we're talking to Tiq Milan, writer and speaker and beautiful soul. Today he's going to tell us more about his experience in coming out as both queer and trans to his mother. Enjoy! _ _ _ Watch Ms. Mary - Tiq's Moth Story https://www.instagram.com/themrmilan/reel/C3RDFZ4vnga/ Instagram - themrmilan Tik Tok - tiqmilan _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-08-2226 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Speaking With Intention featuring Mychelle WilliamsToday on the podcast we have Mychelle Williams (they/she) who is an EMDR trained therapist, the founder of Therapy To A Tea Co., and a psychedelic assisted therapist. Mychelle specializes in radical trauma informed care practices for those who are radically diverse, neurodiverse, and gender expansive. In this episode, we dive into ADHD, speaking with intention, and Mychelle gives us tips for getting out of activated states, rejection sensitivity and more!  Enjoy! _ _ _ https://www.therapytoatea.com Instagram - queerblacktherapist Tik Tok - queerblacktherapist _ _ _ SEND U...
2024-08-0836 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Thursday Replay - Summer Break Up EditionIt's replay Thursday and we are bringing you one of our favourite episodes with our dear pal Nick Rovers. It's the Break up episode! Valentine's day was yesterday but instead of talking about love (again) we're tackling breakups today with guest host Nick Rovers! _ _ _ If you like our podcast, please consider sharing with a pal! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-07-2531 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,HappinessThis week on Dear Queer, we get into the science of happiness and explore the big and little things that make us happy Enjoy! _ _ _ Check out the VIA Institute's Character Strengths Survey https://www.viacharacter.org _ _ _ FYI we are moving Bi-Weekly episodes for Dear Queer. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-07-1126 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Anxiety & PrideIf Pride gives you social anxiety this episode is for you! Alena and Lauren share their own social anxieties and some tips to help you navigate Pride or really anything this year. Enjoy! _ _ _ FYI we are moving Bi-Weekly episodes for Dear Queer. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-06-2720 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Sobriety & Pride with Myles SextonHappy Pride Dear Queer Listeners! This week we sat down with Myles Sexton to talk about their journey with sobriety and some helpful tips to navigate Pride this year. Myles is a multi-talented Creative Director, Stylist, and Makeup Artist, known for their impactful work as an HIV/AIDS and Sobriety Activist. They are also a prominent TV regular and the engaging host of the acclaimed podcast "Our Private Bits." On this episode we get into our different relationships with sobriety, obstacles people face on their sobriety journeys and helpful tips for the sober and sober curious
2024-06-2034 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Religious Trauma with Adaline Part 2We are back with Adaline talking about coming out to her Evangelical family and minister dad through song writing and YouTube comments! Listen to Ghost by Adaline Here: https://youtu.be/kOEw7HczVAU Enjoy! _ _ _ Check out Bad Believer: www.badbeliever.org - They provide resources, therapy referrals, community support for queer people who are figuring it out in and out of their faith communities.  Sign up for an initial call with Bad Believer:  https://shorturl.at/joyKO Adaline's Music: https://adalinemusic.com Follow Dear Queer, on...
2024-06-1326 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Religious Trauma with Adaline Part 1We sit down with Adaline to chat about her experience growing up in an Evangelical religious household and how she’s reconciled that with her queerness. Enjoy! _ _ _ Adaline's Music: https://adalinemusic.com Bad Believer's Website:  www.badbeliever.org Sign up for an initial call with Bad Believer:  https://shorturl.at/joyKO Follow Dear Queer, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adalinemusic/?hl=en Follow Dear Queer, on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/dear.queer.podcast/ _ _ _ BAD BELIVER RESOURCES: QUEER THEOLOG...
2024-06-0630 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Imposter Syndrome With Alena Papayanis and Erika CasupananIt's a Dear Queer crossover episode with Happy To See Me With Erika Casupanan. Ever wonder if you’re queer enough? Erika and Alena share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. The pair talk about making queer friends, entering queer spaces for the first time, choosing labels, figuring out how to dress and more! Enjoy! _ _ _ To Listen to More Happy to See Me Episodes go to https://thesonarnetwork.com/happy-to-see-me/ Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hap...
2024-05-3048 minHappy to See Me with Erika Casupanan
Happy to See Me with Erika CasupananHTSM Happy Hour: Queer Imposter SyndromeEver wonder if you’re queer enough? In a special HTSM happy hour episode, Erika and her pal Alena Papayanis (Dear Queer, Podcast) share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. The pair talk about making queer friends, entering queer spaces for the first time, choosing labels, figuring out how to dress and more! Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/ Follow Dear Queer, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dear.qu...
2024-05-2748 minHappy to See Me with Erika Casupanan
Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan60. HTSM Happy Hour: Queer Imposter SyndromeEver wonder if you're queer enough? In a special HTSM happy hour episode, Erika and her pal Alena Papayanis (Dear Queer, Podcast) share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. The pair talk about making queer friends, entering queer spaces for the first time, choosing labels, figuring out how to dress and more! Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Dear Queer, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dear.queer.podcast/
2024-05-2447 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Guilt & Shame with Dillon KatryczToday on Dear Queer we have Relational Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Dillon Kartrycz back on the Podcast! Dillon (he/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto. Dillon has three years of experience in private practice, working with clients both in person and online, in Canada and beyond. Their approach to therapy is relational, anti-oppressive, and collaborative. On this episode they help us unpack the differences between guilt and shame. Enjoy! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-05-2327 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Things We'd Tell Our Younger Selves Part 2We are back for part two of our lessons for our younger selves series and with us is our bestie Nick Rovers. On this episode we get into some of our favourite recurring themes: people pleasing, anxiety, acceptance, how to show up for your self and remembering that your parents are human too. We also tackle a listener question about what to do when a partner cheats. Can you take them back? Enjoy! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-05-1629 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Things We'd Tell Our Younger SelvesNick is back on the Podcast and we are giving our younger selves some advice and also getting some inspiration from young people today! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-05-0927 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Question CornerThis week Alena and Lauren sit down with Dev to answer some listener questions and talk the Gay Agenda. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-05-0217 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Neurodiversity with Dr. Mandy WintinkDr. Mandy Wintink chats with us this week about Neurodiversity, including its links to gender and queerness. Alena and Lauren get into their own experiences with Autism and ADHD as well.   If you have questions about your own brain set up, it may be helpful to reach out to a professional to further help you better understand and celebrate yourself. Alena's Reading List: Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum by Sarah Hendrickx _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-04-2543 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Back to RealityWe’re back with Dev and we are chit chatting about our fave subject, reality TV. This week we talk Vanderpump Villa, The Valley, Housewives, The Batchelor, and Traitors. We get into it just enough to confuse you if you aren’t watching and not enough detail if you are. Enjoy! What are you watching!? Tell us @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-04-1824 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Coming Out of a MarriageAlena takes on her first Solo Episode! And this one is oh so good! Alena gives some of her best advice for those questioning while in, or coming out of, a straight marriage such as how to "know," how to handle guilt, how to be in that difficult limbo stage and so much more. Find us on instagram @dear.queer.podcast a _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-04-1120 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Green Flags & DatingIt's time to turn those Red Flags into Green Flags. Your host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren get into their green Flags when it comes to dating! Find us on instagram @dear.queer.podcast and share some of yours! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-04-0423 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Red Flags & DatingYou know you have them! Today we are talking all about Red Flags in Dating, Dear Queer, edition! Are they friends with their ex, do they tip well? We get into it all on this weeks episode. Come back next week for our Dating Green Flags episode. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-03-2834 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Attachment Styles Part 2On this episode we get to listener questions and are back with resident guest expert Dillion Katrycz. This is part two of a two part series on attachment styles! Please bear with us this week as we had some technical difficulties with our guest audio. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-03-2115 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Attachment Styles Part 1The time has come!! We are getting into attachment styles with resident guest expert Dillion Katrycz. This is part one of a two part series! Please bear with us this week as we had some technical difficulties with our guest audio. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-03-1523 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Reality BitesWelcome to Dear Queer, reality TV edition! With the most special of guest hosts Dev & Hailey! Watch us struggle to remember everyone's names as we talk about trying to find the Queerness in every reality tv show, we see you Kyle Richards! We are talking Love is Blind the OG Queer dating season that was Are you the One shout out to Kai! Also Mal @igobymal when’d do we get the next Queer ultimatum!! And a big thank you to Toronto's very own Survivor winner and podcast host Erika Casupanan @happytoseemepod _ _ _ This epi...
2024-03-0730 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Reciprocity in RelationshipsWe are back to even the scales with our fave Guest host Nick Rovers. Today we are talking about Reciprocity in relationships; romantic, friends, family even our pets! _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.com And Sam Valentine from One Broke Actress OneBrokeActress.com _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By...
2024-02-2931 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,we were on a break!We are off this week but we have plenty of great episodes in the works for all our Dear Queers! SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! You can also send any questions or comments to our DM's @dear.queer.podcast If you have liked what you have been hearing do us a solid and give us a review as well! _ _ _ THANKS for LISTENING _ _ _ Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-02-2201 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Break up EditionValentine's day was yesterday but instead of talking about love (again) we're tackling breakups today with guest host Nick Rovers! _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam VALENTINE who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.com And Sam Valentine from One Broke Actress OneBrokeActress.com _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!
2024-02-1531 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Queer FriendshipToday on the podcast we are talking about friendship with our dear friend and guest host Nick Rovers! To see a photo of Nick and Lauren from their University days - Check out our Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ Read Alena's Chatelaine article - What It’s Like to Come Out As Queer In Your Late 30s _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Cal...
2024-02-0836 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Single & DatingThis week on Dear Queer, we explore what it's like to be single, queer & Dating with your Host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren Hogarth. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ If you have been enjoying this podcast please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe. It means a ton especially as we are new here. If you have already thank you!! Also shout out to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our f...
2024-02-0134 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Lessons in LoveToday on Dear Queer, Alena and Lauren talk about some lessons they've learned in Love. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.com And Sam Valentine from One Broke Actress OneBrokeActress.com _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-01-2529 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,LonelinessToday on Dear Queer, host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren talk about loneliness and the Queer Community.   Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.com And Sam Valentine from One Broke Actress OneBrokeActress.com _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Bre...
2024-01-1830 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,People PleasingWelcome to our episode on People Pleasing with guest expert Dillon Katryz!   
2024-01-1129 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,BoundariesOn this weeks Episode of Dear Queer we are talking about Boundaries. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.com And Sam Valentine from One Broke Actress OneBrokeActress.com _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
2024-01-0428 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,002 Boundaries
2024-01-0428 minDear Queer,
Dear Queer,Coming OutDear Queer is OUT! If you like this podcast please consider subscribing and sharing us with a friend! Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.com And Sam Valentine from One Broke Actress OneBrokeActress.com _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean P...
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2023-12-2200 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastThe #FreeBritney MovementOn this episode, Lee, Nathan and special guest pod person Dr. Alena Papayanis discuss the recent "Free Britney" movement, as well as the disturbing aspects of fame and celebrity. During the episode, Lee goes from being indifferent to pop culture to getting very worked up about pop culture...
2021-07-141h 02The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastUFO Case File: The F/A-18 IncidentsOn this episode, Lee, Alena and Nathan discuss the recent UFO encounters by US Navy pilots, and try to figure out which bizarre hypothesis explaining these incidents is the most likely (or the least unlikely).
2021-06-031h 05The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastCult Case File: There's Money in Mind ControlOn this episode, Lee, Alena and Nathan discuss the nature of belief and the dangers of mind control by investigating a well-known worldwide organization. Is it a religion? Is it a cult? Is it a corporation? Is it a scam? Is it some combination of all of those? This is the first episode we've ever done that has caused Lee to have a month-long panic attack...
2021-04-121h 22The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastCan "The Simpsons" predict the future?On this pop culture related episode, Lee, Alena and Nathan discuss ancient Greek culture and myths, 16th century France, multiverse theory, and several psychological concepts regarding the nature of memory. Also, they talk about "The Simpsons" and ask whether the future can be found in Springfield...
2021-02-2559 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastVaccine Panics, Then and NowOn this episode, Lee looks back in history at some of the reactions people have had to past immunization efforts, and Alena compares those reactions to what we are seeing today. They also go through some of the claims that have been made about vaccines, and assess them for accuracy.
2021-01-1445 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastWhat's the Deal With Vaccines?On this episode, Nathan, Lee and Alena take a look at the human immune system and how vaccination works. There's a lot of conversation about many kinds of white blood cells, how we react to different forms of evidence, and how we're not great at risk management. Cannibalism comes up, but only briefly.
2021-01-1444 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastWas Princess Diana Murdered?On this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan look into the disturbing question of whether the beloved "People's Princess" was actually murdered on that August night in 1997 by examining the forensic and eyewitness evidence. Along the way, they explore the nature of fame, discuss true love, and Nathan proposes an offensive and scientifically questionable analogy between the British Royal Family and a certain fashionable breed of dog. Also, follow us on Instagram @theuncoverup to check out the first in our new series of short videos, as we work with new Uncover Up team member animator Sean Egerton Foreman.
2020-12-131h 13The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastWhat is QAnon?On this episode, Lee, Alena and Nathan examine the phenomenon of "QAnon", going into the beliefs, history, precursors, implications, and meaning behind one of the fastest spreading belief systems on Earth.
2020-11-101h 10The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastWas 9/11 an Inside Job?On this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan look back at the events of September 11th, 2001 to ask the question: were the attacks of 9/11 an inside job by the Bush administration? To answer this, they dive into historical precedent, realpolitik philosophy, and the forensic evidence from the attacks themselves. In the end, they come up with an answer that, not surprisingly, makes them all quite a bit sadder.
2020-09-141h 15The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastMass Panics And Moral PanicsOn this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan look at what happens when large groups of human beings freak the %$#@ out all at once. They discuss ghosts, bugs, anthrax, English seaside resort towns in the 1960s, and the expression Lee makes when he's about to say something that he thinks will get him into trouble...
2020-07-311h 00The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastThe Lavender ScareTo celebrate Pride Month, in this episode Alena, Lee, and Nathan discuss the "Lavender Scare". In the 1950s, 60s, and 70s the American and Canadian governments were terrified that there was a massive conspiracy of LGBTQ+ people, which caused those governments to behave in some fairly ridiculous and terrible ways. For more information on this, check out the excellent documentary "The Fruit Machine".
2020-06-261h 05The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastCryptid hunt: Loch Ness MonsterThis time it's personal, as Alena investigates, analyzes, and then crushes Nathan's childhood hopes that the Loch Ness Monster exists. Stick around after the closing theme for a brief post-recording discussion on the nature of monsters in general and Alena's monster cat in particular...
2020-05-3153 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastThe Psychology Of Conspiracy ThinkingOn this episode, Alena and Nathan meet up with neuroscientist and special guest podperson Dr. Mandy Wintink to discuss the science behind why humans are so good at finding conspiracies - even when there isn't one to find. Meanwhile, Lee lies on a beach surrounded by iguanas.
2020-02-2851 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastCastrocast! CIA Assassination AttemptsOn this long-promised episode, Lee, Alena and Nathan wobble back and forth between amusement and horror as they discuss the many bizarre methods that the CIA tried as they failed to assassinate Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The horror continues as Nathan attempts to tell a joke, with similar lack of success.
2020-01-2459 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastDid the FBI and CIA Accidentally Cause the 1960s?We had our first live podcast, and it was a big success and lots of fun. We will definitely do another one sometime in the next year... however, since we had the advantage of visuals, we ended up referencing lots of things that the audience could see, but podcast listeners would likely be a bit confused. So instead of releasing the live show, here's the studio version of it. Did the FBI and the CIA accidentally cause the Swinging Sixties? Sort of! We explain, as Alena talks some modern art, Nathan talks hallucinogens, and Lee bums everyone out by revisiting...
2019-12-201h 09The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastWho Killed John F. Kennedy?On this episode, Lee, Alena, and Nathan do a deep dive into what happened at 12:30pm, November 22, 1963 in an attempt to untangle the Kennedy assassination. Also, Alena and Nathan learn two shocking revelations about Lee.
2019-11-201h 18The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastUnderstanding 9/11 - Operation CycloneOn this episode, Lee and Nathan continue their investigation into the blowback of secret CIA operations by doing a really deep dive into the history of Afghanistan and Operation Cyclone (which they explain at about the 40 minute mark). Alena is still repairing her life from the tree disaster, but she gets referenced a lot. Also, stay tuned for the ending - there is a big announcement (particularly for those of you in the Toronto area). We have our first live podcast coming up, and there are some tickets left...
2019-10-091h 11The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastCIA Blowback: Operation Ajax and IranOn this episode, Nathan and Lee plan on discussing two covert CIA operations in Iran and Afghanistan, but then they get carried away and only have time to talk about Iran. Looks like this one's a two-parter. Also, Alena deals with an extremely localized natural disaster.
2019-10-0153 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastUFO Cover Ups - Dulce Base and the Paul Bennewitz storySaucer Summer continues, as Lee, Alena, and Nathan look at the convoluted relationship between the American government and UFOs. What if the UFO story that we have grown up with isn't the truth that people in power are trying to hide from us - what if it is a story that they manufactured to hide something else?
2019-07-1837 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastAliens and UFOs - What was really going on at Area 51?Saucer Summer continues as Lee, Alena and Nathan dive into hundreds of pages of redacted CIA documents to try to figure out what really went on at Area 51 in the 1950s and 1960s. Alena looks at controversial UFO figure Bob Lazar, and Lee looks at the shady origins of this well-known top-secret base. Also, Nathan REALLY nerds out on airplanes in this episode.
2019-07-0246 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastAlien Invasion? The Battle of Los AngelesSaucer Summer Season continues as Alena, Lee and Nathan investigate a possible flying saucer attack on Los Angeles in the winter of 1942. Over a thousand anti-aircraft shells were fired that night - what were they shooting at? Stay tuned for outtakes at the end of the episode...
2019-06-2152 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastOur Favourite Conspiracy MoviesOn this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan talk about their favourite conspiracy films. They end up spending quite a bit of time comparing 1950s paranoia with 1970s paranoia. They end up agreeing that they are both very fine paranoias, and Lee asks whether we are paranoid enough...
2019-04-131h 06The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastOur First Listener Mail EpisodeOn this episode, we answer some listener emails. Lee has a hot take on religious belief, Alena discusses the sad state of cartoon dopplegängers, and Nathan goes on at some length about his love of Mothman. And more!
2019-03-1548 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastShocking Freemason Exposé! More Satanism! Etc!With Lee hiding out at an undisclosed location, Alena and Nathan hunker down in the bunker to tell the weird story of Leo Taxil's exposé of the Freemasons in 19th century France.
2019-02-2041 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastMK ULTRA - was Frank Olson murdered?In this episode, Lee, Alena, and Nathan continue their investigation of the horrors of MK Ultra, and ask if it is possible that Frank Olson, who was a part of MK Ultra research and who "fell" to his death out of a hotel window in 1953, may have actually been murdered.
2019-01-2537 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastCIA mind control - Introduction to MK ULTRAOn this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan finally make good on their promise to investigate MK ULTRA. This is one of the weirdest and most disturbing conspiracies The Uncover Up has uncovered so far, and there is much more truth to it than you would expect. Also, they spend a lot of time describing LSD trips. And Alena talks about the Unabomber.
2019-01-111h 15The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastWas the Moon Landing Faked?On this episode, Lee, Alena and Nathan do a deep dive into the evidence that the American government used NASA to fake a moon landing.
2018-12-1458 minThe Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastDoes Beyonce Rule the Illuminati?On this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan dive eyeball-first into the world of the Illuminati. Specifically, they want to investigate the question of whether Beyonce is actually an Illuminati princess. After an hour or so of background information and listening to hidden backwards messages, they finally get around to answering that question.
2018-10-241h 10The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastWas Kurt Cobain Murdered?On this episode, Alena, Lee, and Nathan travel back to their plaid-clad youth to try to figure out the sad death of a grunge icon.
2018-06-211h 08The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastCointelproOn this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan discuss the out-of-control FBI program "COINTELPRO". They all get very sad by the end, but if you push through to the conclusion, there are some special announcements.
2018-05-031h 03The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastThe Dangers of False Conspiracy TheoriesOn this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan discuss a few examples in history when false information was spread for malicious purposes. Also, Lee almost chokes on beer that has an odd smell and aftertaste. He'll probably be fine, though...
2018-03-041h 01The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast
The Uncover Up Conspiracy CastThe CIA, crack, and America's inner citiesIn this episode, Alena, Lee and Nathan discuss the hypothesis that the CIA was deliberately spreading crack cocaine in America's inner cities to destroy those communities.
2017-12-1050 min