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Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: Acts 8:26-40Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road-the desert road-that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means "queen of the Ethiopians"). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it." Then Philip ran up to the...2025-05-2948 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: Mark 5:1-20Mark 5:1-20: They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with...2025-05-1552 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: 1 Samuel 18:1-41 Samuel 18:1-4: "When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that he was wearing, and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt."In our fifth episode, we discuss personal stories of qu...2025-05-0155 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: Matthew 5:2-12Matthew 5:2-12: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are...2025-04-1759 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: Psalm 139:14Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”In our third episode, we discuss queerer ways to read the Bible, focusing on a passage that reminds us we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” How can queer folks find healing and liberation through new perspectives on scriptural texts? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Reverend M Jade Kaiser, Tim Schaefer, Reverend Jakob Hero-Shaw, Pastor Dawn, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola.As always, you can find us on Blue...2025-04-0347 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 144: Jesus Christ Superstar with Sweetbitter PodcastLez Hang Out is proud to be sponsored by Olivia, the travel company for lesbians and all LGBTQ+ women! When you join our Lez Hang Out family on Patreon you will gain instant access to 25 and counting full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of all our original songs, an invite to our exclusive Discord channel, and more! We can’t wait to see you there. You can also support the podcast by buying our original merch at bit.ly/lezmerch and purchasing our original Lez-ssentials songs for as l...2025-04-011h 33
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: Matthew 8:5-13When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. ‘Lord,’ he said, ‘my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Shall I come and heal him?’ The centurion replied, ‘Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.’ When Jesus heard this, he was amazed an...2025-03-2244 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: Leviticus 18:22Leviticus 18:22Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.In our first episode, we discuss the Clobber Passages and misconceptions about the Bible. Where did they come from? Why are they wrong, and how have they hurt queer folks? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Ruby Almeida, Reverend Jakob Hero-Shaw, Pastor Dawn, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola. Our song this week is Amazing Grace, performed by Ellie & Leesa.As...2025-03-0638 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: 1 Thessalonians 5:211 Thessalonians 5:21 But test them all; hold on to what is goodWelcome to season 3! Join us for a quick introduction to Christianity and the Bible.Thank you to our guests this week, Brian Murphy, Father Shannon Kearns, Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, Rev. Florentino Cordova and Pastor Dawn Bennett. As always, you can find us on Bluesky and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0639 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySeason 3 TrailerWelcome to the long awaited third season of Sweetbitter! This season, we deep-dive into the history of the Bible from a queer women’s perspective, unsettling assumptions about the text and religious tradition. With interviews from LGBTQIA+ clergy and scholars, we break down, re-frame, and re-imagine Bible passages to reveal untold stories of queer resilience, love, and liberation. From the gay monks of the Middle Ages to the trans pastors breaking norms in the Church today, demonstrating the women, queer people and social justice that have always been at the heart of the Christian faith. Hosted on Acast. See ac...2025-02-1900 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryRoe vs Wade and the American GodWhile we get back on schedule for season 3, we'd like to share this episode with you from May last year. It's a conversation between Alyse, Leesa & Carl Joseph-Black about the leaked Roe v Wade papers, the law and religion in America.We'll be back to our regular programming soon and hope you enjoy this in the meantime.And May the 4th be with you!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-05-041h 31
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryActs 8:26-40Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it.’ Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the ma...2023-02-1649 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryMark 5:1-20As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-01-1953 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ History1 Samuel 18:1-4After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return home to his family. And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.In our fourth episode, we discuss the story of David and Jonathan, and ways that queers can reclaim their Christianity...2022-12-1555 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryMatthew 5:1-12Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the pe...2022-11-1759 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPsalm 139:14I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.In our third episode, we discuss queerer ways to read the Bible, focusing on a passage that reminds us we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” How can queer folks find healing and liberation through new perspectives on scriptural texts? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Reverend M Jade Kaiser, Tim Schaefer, Reverend Jakob Hero-Shaw, Pastor Dawn, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola. Our song this week is The Gift of Love, performed by E...2022-11-0347 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryMatthew 8:5-13When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. ‘Lord,’ he said, ‘my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Shall I come and heal him?’ The centurion replied, ‘Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.’ When Jesus heard this, he was ama...2022-10-2044 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryLeviticus 18:22Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.In our first episode, we discuss the Clobber Passages and misconceptions about the Bible. Where did they come from? Why are they wrong, and how have they hurt queer folks? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Ruby Almeida, Reverend Jakob Hero-Shaw, Pastor Dawn, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola. Our song this week is Amazing Grace, performed by Ellie & Leesa.As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod...2022-10-2042 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ History1 Thessalonians 5:21but test them all; hold on to what is goodWelcome to season 3! Join us for a quick introduction to Christianity and the Bible. Thank you to our guests this week, Brian Murphy, Father Shannon Kearns, Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, Rev. Florentino Cordova and Pastor Dawn Bennett. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-10-1351 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySeason 3 TrailerWelcome to Season 3! Coming October 20th ✨Christian religious institutions have victimized and traumatized queer people and women for thousands of years, but these crimes have been justified not from the text of the Bible itself, but rather from a misogynistic, patriarchal interpretation and translation of the text.In our third season, we explore the Bible, and Christianity more broadly, through the lenses of feminism and queer liberation theory. We’ll unsettle assumptions about this ancient and highly controversial text by interviewing LGBTQIA clergy, theological experts, and practicing Christians. We’ll get their take on the so-cal...2022-09-2901 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySeason 2 Finale with Vico OrtizWrapping up season 2 of the podcast, we're joined by Vico Ortiz from HBOMax's Our Flag Means Death, with a cameo from Rebecca Simon! As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter -- where we are releasing bonus content covering OFMD 🏴☠️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-2148 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBonus: Be More PirateWe spoke to Alex Barker about the Be More Pirate movement. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2342 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBonus: OFMD Episode 1 (Patreon/Subscriber Content)Post-season, the Sweetbitter team will be covering Our Flag Means Death (HBOMax) for our Apple subscriber and Patreon supporters but we wanted to share the first one with all of you!We hope you can join us next week for a Q&A with Vico Ortiz. You can buy tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2620 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Queer Pirates in Pop CultureThis week is our episode on pirates in popular culture.Thank you to our guest this week: Rebecca Simon, Antonio Sanna, Jamie Goodall, Clint Jones and Natasha Sutton Williams. Our pirate shanty this week is written and performed & produced by Joshua Nelson.As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-281h 08
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Philip van BuskirkThis week is our episode on the sex journals of Philip van Buskirk.Thank you to our guest this week, Matthew Knip. Our pirate shanty this week is written and performed by Alyse and performed & produced by Joshua Nelson.As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-0746 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: RumThis week is our episode on the history of Rum and pirates. Thank you to our guests this week, Antonio Sanna & Kelvin Uffre. Our pirate shanty this week is written and produced by Joshua Nelson.As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2436 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Black Atlantic IIThis week is our second episode on the Black Atlantic.Thank you to our guests this week, Carole Weatherford, David Wright Falade & David Zoby. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed & produced by Joshua Nelson.As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1052 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Black Atlantic IThis week is our first of two episodes on the Black Atlantic.Thank you to our guests this week, Jamie Goodall, Ryan Burns, Carole Weatherford and David Cecelski. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed & produced by Joshua Nelson.As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2456 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Zheng Yi Sao & 20th c. Chinese PiracyThis week we discuss the legendary Zheng Yi Sao (also known as Ching Shi) and 20th Century Chinese Piracy.Thank you to our guests this week, Laura Duncombe and Jamie Goodall – and of course, our very own Alyse Knorr! Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed by Alyse Knorr & produced by Joshua Nelson.As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-1050 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: InexorableThis week we discuss the Inexorable sculpture.Thank you to our guest this week, Amanda Cotton. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed by Alyse Knorr & produced by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-0330 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Anne Bonny and Mary ReadThis episode, we discuss the infamous Anne Bonny & Mary Read.Thank you to our guests this week, Ryan Burns, Rebecca Simon and CJ Farley. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed by Alyse Knorr & edited by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-2058 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: the UskoksThis episode, we discuss the Uskoks, but are they REALLY Pirates?Thank you to our guest this week, Wendy Bracewell. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written, performed & edited by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2346 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryVote for the Murderesses of Cook County Jail for iHeartRadio's Next Great Podcast!Please vote for Leesa & Lungowe to win iHeartRadio's Next Great Podcast! Go to nextgreatpodcast.com to vote before Dec 15th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-1300 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Grace O'MalleyThis episode, we discuss the Irish Pirate Queen - Grace O'Malley.Thank you to our guests this week, Laura Duncombe, Ryan Burns and Anne Chambers. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-091h 09
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: TeutaThis episode, we discuss the ancient pirate, Teuta.Thank you to our guests this week, Laura Duncombe and Brandon Jones. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0437 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryIntroducing... CULT AMERICAIntroducing Leesa's new project, CULT AMERICA, the newest podcast by new Brooklyn-based, black-owned network, Three Springs Media. Each episode, born-and-raised Brooklynite, Carl Joseph-Black and Australian migrant, Leesa Charlotte unpack the rituals and sacrifices that make America great(?) along with stories about some actual cults along the way. From the PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE to the FOUNDING FATHERS, how did these myths and behaviors become the norm in the USA? And how do they relate to actual cult behaviors?You can find our first two episodes now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.2021-11-0200 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Women PiratesThis episode, we discuss some of our fave women Pirates!Thank you to our guests this week, Rebecca Simon and Laura Duncombe. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1433 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Queer Pirates IIThis episode is our second of two-parts about Queer Pirates! Content warning, we discuss sexual violence in this episode.Thank you to our guests this week, Jamie Goodall and Nick Marsellas. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with instrumental, vocals and engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-3025 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Queer Pirates IThis episode is our first of two-parts about Queer Pirates! Were the Jolly Rogers getting their Rogers jollied or was matelotage just about economics? Or both?Thank you to our guests this week, Jamie Goodall, Clint Jones, Rebecca Simon and Christopher John Farley. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with instrumental, vocals and engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter.Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...2021-09-1631 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: IntroductionThis episode, we take a broad look at pirates and their lives with the help of our guests. Did pirates really bury treasure and make treasure maps? And were Pirate Ships utopic societies or chaotic af?Thank you to our guests this week, Jamie Goodall, Rebecca Simon, Wendy Bracewell and Clint Jones. You can read more about our guests and where to find them on our website. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/s...2021-09-0244 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryPirates: Welcome to Season 2!Welcome to season 2 of Sweetbitter! This season, we bring you a high-seas adventure full of surprises as we uncover the queer & women’s history of pirates. In this episode, Ellie, Alyse & Leesa talk about what's coming up this season and what we're looking forward to!Thanks to Chloe Duckart and Joshua Nelson for their contributions to the Pirates all are gay sea shanty. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter.You can find the episode transcript here. Ho...2021-08-1927 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryIntroducing: The Flame - A Podcast MusicalWe MAY have mentioned that Ellie is starring in and producing a podcast musical? Well happy Pride - it's here!You can find the Flame wherever you get your podcasts, cheers 🍸
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Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySeason One Wrap-up (live recording)We had such a blast wrapping up our first season of the podcast! Please enjoy this live recording of the event, along with some incredible guests: Kristin Russo (Buffering the Vampire Slayer), Liv Albert (Let's Talk About Myth's Baby), Leigh (History is Gay) and Vanessa Stovall (Playwright & Musician) -- and also the audience members who joined us. We can't wait to see y'all for season 2! In the meantime, you can keep in touch with us via Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter - we have a bunch of bo...2021-05-271h 53
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBonus: Sappho, Enheduanna and the lesbian movement with Judy Grahnam I not oldenolden olden it is unwanted.wanting, wantingam I not brokenstolen commonam I not crinkled cranky poisonam I not glinty-eyed and frozenam I not agedshaky glazingam I not hazyguarded cravenam I not onlystingy littleam I not simplebrittle spittingwas I not overover ridden?it is a long storywill you be pr...2021-05-1354 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBonus: Sappho, Enheduanna and the lesbian movement with Judy Grahnam I not olden
olden olden it is unwanted.
wanting, wanting
am I not broken
stolen common
am I not crinkled cranky poison
am I not glinty-eyed and frozen
am I not aged
shaky glazing
am I not hazy
guarded craven
am I not only
stingy little
am I not simple
...2021-05-1353 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 147Someone will remember us I say even in another timeTranslated by Carson.Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter.Our guests this episode were Chris Mason, Tracey Walters, Vanessa Stovall, Marguerite Johnson, Katherine Blouin and Usama Gad. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website. You can read Vanessa's full article on WAP here.You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2236 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 118Come, divine lyre, speak to meand sing! Translated by Rayor. Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter.Our guests this episode were Jane Montgomery Griffiths, Jade Esteban Estrada, Aimee Suzara, Maya Herbsman and Vanessa Stovall. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website. You can read Vanessa's (a lunar tune) here.You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See aca...2021-04-0842 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 4 ]heart ]absolutely ]I can ]]would be for me ]to shine in answer ]face ] ]having been stained ]Translated by Carson.Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter.Our guests this episode were Diane Rayor, Ian Oliver and Tracey Walters. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website.You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo2021-03-2556 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 31To me it seems that man has the fortuneof gods, whoever sits beside youand close, who listens to yousweetly speakingand laughing temptingly. My heartflutters in my breast wheneverI quickly glance at you –I can say nothing,my tongue is broken. A delicate fireruns under my skin, my eyessee nothing, my ears roar,cold sweatrushes down me, trembling seizes me,I am greener than grass....2021-03-0446 minSweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryLesbian Poetry: Audre LordeUnfortunately, due to covid-related circumstances, we have to delay the release of episode 9 until next fortnight, March 11th.
In the meantime, here's one of our bonus lesbian poetry episodes about Audre Lorde! You can hear our other bonus episodes by becoming a patron at patreon.com/sweetbitter. As always, you can follow us on social media on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod.
If you'd like to join us for our Women's History Month event with Regis University on March 3rd, you can register here.2021-02-2513 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 23 ] of desire ] ] for when I look at you ] such a Hermione] and to yellow haired Helen I liken you]] among mortal women, know this] from every care] you could release me ] ] dewy riverbanks ] to last all night long ] [Translated by CarsonThank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter.Our guests this episode were Chris Mason from Old Songs, Jane Montgomery Griffiths & Diane Rayor. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our we...2021-02-1147 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 2Come to me from Krete to this holy temple, here to your sweet apple grove, altars smoking with frankincense.Cold water ripples through apple branches,the whole place shadowed in roses, from the murmuring leavesdeep sleep descends.Where horses graze, the meadow bloomsspring flowers in the windsbreathe softly . . . *Here, Aphrodite, after gathering . . . pour into cups nectarlavishly mingledwith joys.Translation by Rayor...2021-01-2851 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 58You, children, be zealous for the beautiful gifts of the violetlapped Musesand for the clear songloving lyre.But my skin once soft is now taken by old age,my hair turns white from black.And my heart is weighed down and my knees do not lift,that once were light to dance as fawns.I groan for this. But what can I do?A human being without old age is not a possibility.There is the story of Tithonos, loved by Dawn...2021-01-1453 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryHoliday Special: Aphrodite with Liv AlbertGrab a drink and join us for a holiday bonus episode with our friend Liv Albert from Let’s Talk About Myths Baby. We talk about Aphrodite, Greek Mythology and the patriarchy.Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter.You can find Let’s Talk About Myths Baby anywhere you find podcasts and on social media @mythsbaby.You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-3156 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 58 (pre-2004)]]]]]running away]bitten]]]you]makes a way with the mouth]beautiful gifts children]songdelighting clear sounding lyre]all my skin old age alreadyhair turned white after black]knees do not carry]like fawns]but what could I do?]not possible to become]Dawn with arms of roses]bringing to the ends of the earth]yet seized...2020-12-1744 min
History is Gay0.10. More on the OG Lesbian and Exploring Sappho with Sweetbitter PodcastIt's been one heck of a year, huh queerlings? This month, while we're not able to bring you a regular episode of History is Gay, we are treating you to a special delight in the form of our fantastic conversation with the wonderful minds and gayness behind the brand new (or at least it was when we recorded this) Sweetbitter Podcast, all about Sappho! Created by Ellie Brigida, Leesa Charlotte, and Alyse Knorr, Sweetbitter is an investigative podcast that delves into the truth and controversy of Sappho’s life, the Isle of Lesbos and homosexuality in ancient Gree...2020-12-1536 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 55When you lie dead, no one will remember youFor you have no share in the Muses’ roses.No, flitting aimlessly about,You will wildly roam,a shade amidst the shadowy dead.Translated by DubnoffThank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter.Our guests this episode were Marguerite Johnson and Malcolm Choat. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them here.You can fin...2020-12-0345 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 130Once again Love, that loosener of limbs,bittersweet and inescapable, crawling thing,seizes me.Translation by Rayor.Rayor, Diane. Sappho: A New Translation of the Complete Works, Cambridge University Press, 2014. Introduction & notes by André Lardinois.Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter.Our guests this episode were Marguerite Johnson, Alex Purves, Jade Esteban Estrada and Diane Rayor. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them here.2020-11-1232 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 94I simply wish to die. Weeping she left me.and told me this, too:We've suffered terribly, Sappho.I leave you against my will.I answered: Go happilyand remember me -- you know how we cared for you.If not, let me remind you*. . . the lovely times we shared.Many crowns of violets, roses, and crocuses together. . . you put on by my sideand many scented wreathswoven fro...2020-10-2939 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Fragment 16Some men say and army of horses and some men say an army on footand some men say an army of ships is the most beautiful thingon the black earth. But I say it is what you love.Easy to make this understood by all.For she who overcame everyonein beauty (Helen) left her fine husbandbehind and went sailing to Troy.Not for her children nor her dear parentshad she a thought, no- ]le...2020-10-1532 min
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistorySappho: Ode to AphroditeOn the throne of many hues, Immortal Aphrodite,child of Zeus, weaving wiles: I beg you,do not break my spirit, O Queen,with pain or sorrowbut come--if ever before from far awayyou heard my voice and listened,and leaving your father'sgolden home you came,your chariot yoked with lovely sparrowsdrawing you quickly over the dark earthin a whirling cloud of wings downthe sky through midair,suddenly here. Blessed...2020-10-1519 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 52: Juno with SweetBitter PodcastLeigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) are joined by Leesa Charlotte (@leesacharlotte) and Alyse Knorr, the team behind Ellie's new podcast Sweetbitter, a podcast about the life of Sappho, launching October 15th, to talk about why Juno Should've Been Gay. Has Ellen Page ever played a straight character? Consensus says....no. How much better would Juno have been if she gave her baby to a couple of nice lesbians? Juno has her gay awakening, Rebecca finds a cool Asian girlfriend, who, like dresses awesome and rocks out...but we don't want to be too particular. Paulie Bleecker is a stand...2020-10-121h 17
Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryIntroducingWelcome to Sweetbitter, a podcast where we investigate the truth and controversy surrounding Sappho her life, the Isle of Lesbos and her relevance today, Each episode we'll deep dive into a part of the mystery of Sappho with insights from academics, translators, performers, and poets. Launching October 15th 2020. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod, or support us on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1502 min