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Bad QueersReal Fake News | Episode 203After a month of travel, we're back with a live-ish, fast-and-furious episode– we have a LOT to cover. Fake news got exposed this week as Media Matters released their study on The New York Times anti-trans misinformation in their reporting. The madness of March is upon us and hasn't disappointed, we talk the first two rounds of the Women's BBall tourney and Sweet 16 predictions. Plus we button up this season of Love is Blind with our final thoughts on the finale and reunion.Shoutouts:Shana: Tuesday Harper: Author, creative, and entrepreneur who writes lov...2024-04-0151 min

Fig Widow CastThe Power of Narrative w. Kim RooneyTW: this episode mentions sexual assault Hiya! In this episode, I talk with Kim Rooney 高小荣, about writing about our trauma, truth in creative and journalistic writing, and being an "expert." where to follow me: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Pod Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Bluesky⁠ ⁠Substack 2024-02-2859 min

Fig Widow CastMothers and mothers and mothersTW: parent loss In this episode I read to you poems about mothers. register for my reading on February 20 2024-02-0841 min

Fig Widow CastRoom for All of Us w. Shelli NicoleIn this episode, I talk with my dear friend, writer, editor, and critic extraordinaire, Shelli Nicole! where to follow me: Instagram Pod Instagram Twitter Bluesky Substack 2023-12-051h 11

Fat Guy, Jacked GuyDissecting Nu Metal's Cultural Chokehold with Dani JanaeThis week, we have a special guest with us to discuss the brief moment in the sun nu metal had at the very beginning of our decade for this season, 2003 - 2013. Dani shares the evolution of her relationship to nu metal as a young person, her thoughts on nu metal's impact on us & American culture, & what it was like to grow up & grow out of listening to it. We also have a few laughs at the expense of these bands, as well! You can find Dani on Instagram, Substack, or at her website. You can also listen...2023-11-281h 02

Fig Widow Castfor Palestinethis episode I read you poems by Palestinian poets. Baffler Palestine Issue 2023-11-0739 min

Blue Eyes Crying By The ChipsCrying Walking Backwards in the Rain Listening to L.T.D with dani janaewe are BACK baby. Once again, the peoples podcast about crying. The most popular podcast about crying. This time with my guest, one of my absolute favourite people and brilliant writer Dani Janae!Dani and I talk about learning to arrive at our emotions, processing why we cry to the songs that we love, and crying listening to L.T.D. You'll love it.You can find Dani on Twitter and a lot of her work through her Linktree, as well as her Newsletter In the episode we talk about two pieces she...2023-11-0332 min

Fig Widow Castfor LouiseRIP Louise Gluck 2023-10-1733 min

Fig Widow CastWhat We Knowtw: this podcast contains discussions of sexual assault In this poem I read to you poems by survivors. Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Instagram: instagram.com/figwidowcast Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow B luesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-10-1051 min

Fig Widow CastGrief is the Thing w. K. IverIn this episode, I talk more about music, I read to you from Lucille Clifton's Blessing the Boats, and talk to the uber-talented and wonderful K. Iver about their debut collection, Short Film Starring My Beloved's Red Bronco! Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Instagram: instagram.com/figwidowcast Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-10-0356 min

Fig Widow CastDani v. Dani w. Dani LamorteThis week I talk to you about my music obsessions, read to you from Camille T. Dungy, and talk to artist, writer, and performer Dani Lamorte! Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Instagram: instagram.com/figwidowcast Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-09-261h 09

Fig Widow CastIt's Fig SeasonThere's no guest this week, but it is my second favorite time of year, fig season. In celebration, I read you a bunch of fig poems from everyone from Louise Gluck to a special someone. Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-09-1243 min

Fig Widow CastFiggy Poems w. Elly BelleIn this episode, I read to you from Words Under the Words by Naomi Shihab Nye, and talk to poet and writer Elly Belle! Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-09-051h 23

Fig Widow CastLesbian Musings w. Alicia MountainIn this episode, I read to you from Head Off and Split by Nikki Finney, talk about lesbian elders, and interview Alicia Mountain about her new book, Four In Hand. Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-08-291h 08

Fig Widow CastLegacy Legacy w. Willie Kinard IIIThis episode I talk legacy, read Camille T. Dungy, and talk to Willie Lee Kinard III about their new book Orders of Service available for pre-order now. The audio during Willie's readings is a little choppy which I apologize for! Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-08-221h 06

Fig Widow CastBegin Again w. Dior J. StephensIn this episode, I talk about podcasts some more, read to you from Kaveh Akbar's Pilgrim Bell, and talk to poet Dior J. Stephens about beginnings and their new collection of poems Cruel/Cruel. Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-08-151h 08

Fig Widow CastIn HandTW: this episode discusses sexual assault hey babes, we are back with episode 2 where I discuss the making of my new manuscript, sexual assault, and writing through big trauma. I also read to you from Alicia Mountain's new collection Four In Hand. the website where you can find poems: figwidow.com Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-08-0857 min

Fig Widow Castwe back in this b*tch!tw: episode contains mentions of sexual assault. At long last, after 3 years of waiting, I'm back! In this episode we catch up after a long hiatus, I read to you, I tease episodes to come. the website where you can find poems: figwidow.com Instagram: instagram.com/bell.biv.dahoe Twitter: twitter.com/figwidow Bluesky: danijanae.bsky.social Substack: danijanae.substack.com 2023-08-0149 min

The Barry and Joe ShowReign LaFreniere @bluphoriabandAbout Bluphoria: Now based in Nashville, Bluphoria formed in 2019 after Reign moved to Eugene to study film at the University of Oregon. During his sophomore year, Reign met Dakota Landrum (20-year-old rhythm guitarist and background vocalist), another University of Oregon student, "the only other black guy in the area,” at a party they were both attending. Rex Wolf (22-year-old bassist and background vocalist), a music major at the University of Oregon, and Reign met shortly after through Instagram and the band released their debut EP Alone in June 2020, and double A-side Landfills & Bottlecaps (featuring the songs “Something More” and “Conscien...2023-03-3129 min

City Cast PittsburghHow to Find a Partner in PghIf you’ve been striking out on the dating apps, some small adjustments to your profile might be the way to help you find love. We’re bringing back an episode with journalist and poet, Dani Janae, for her tips to find romantic love — or even a budding friendship — just by being yourself. Plus, check out a Valentine’s Day love letter from our listeners and newsletter readers answering why they fell in love with Pittsburgh. Read Dani's original piece here.Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning n...2023-02-1415 min

Bad QueersGetting what I need (w/ Dani Janae from Autostraddle) I Episode 140This week we welcome writer Dani Janae from Autostraddle. We discuss growing up queer in Pittsburgh, the top 5 fictional characters that influenced our queerness and reviewed The White Lotus and The L Word: Generation Q. We broke down whether we felt "the gay voice" was real and representation in writing. Shoutouts:Shana: The San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition for hosting their first Black LGBTQ Human Book Experience. This will happen February 11th at 3 pm. The Black LGBTQ Human Book Experience is an interactive learning experience where readers can ask our human books...2023-01-161h 15

Bad QueersKris's Baby Beyoncé Update I Episode 129Kris returns to give us an update on Baby Beyoncé and what it's like to be a parent. Trans rights are up for debate this election season, and we have John's (Oliver and Stewart) showing their allyship. Is it a bad queer opinion to enjoy your long distance relationship? Susie Carmichael should be the next LGBTQ+ cartoon character.Shoutouts:Shana: TransClinique: Uses telemedicine to create a virtual concierge gender affirming clinic that provides convenient, high quality care to Trans and non-binary folks - and they did this adorable video of trans kids and their p...2022-10-241h 10