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Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadThe Andalite Chronicles Part 3 with Leigh Pfeffershe andalite on my chronicle til i nevermorphed. sorryFind our running list of NOWvermorphs and FOREVERmorphs here!: https://nevermorphed.captivate.fm/nowandforeverYou can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want!Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hend...
2025-10-1748 minNevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadThe Andalite Chronicles Part 2 with Leigh PfefferFIXED AUDIO THANKS SORRY! Back at it again with more Andalite Chronicles YEAHHHHH WOOOOOOO also im am k a applegate polyam truther???My guest this episode is Leigh Pfeffer of History Is Gay. You know them!!!You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want!Nevermorphed is hosted, edited...
2025-10-0657 minNevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadThe Andalite Chronicles Part 1 with Leigh PfefferI AM BACK. AND SO TOO ARE THE ANIMORPHS. Actually they're not very back in this book cause they're not borned yet. IN FACT THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW ONE OF THEM GOT BORNEDLeigh and I talked for like Six Fucking Hours about this book.
2025-09-191h 10Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadBook 10: The Android Part 3 with Leigh PfefferITS THE FINAL PUPPYYYYYYYYYY dana naaaa naaaa..... danana na naaaaaaaa.....My guest this episode is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay. Highly recommend these episodes:"31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe""39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity"Listen to The Newest Olympian with Mike Schubert at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ !!!You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon! There, you can also get access...
2025-02-2840 minNevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadBook 10: The Android Part 2 with Leigh PfefferPUPPY TIME PUPPY TIME PUPPY TIME PUPPY TIME if you join the patreon i share pictures and videos of baby puppy Pastina all the time just sayinnnnnnnnnnnnnnMy guest this episode (and next episode!) is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay. Highly recommend these episodes:"31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe""39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity"Listen to The Newest Olympian with Mike Schubert at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ !!!You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my...
2025-02-141h 07Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadBook 10: The Android Part 1 with Leigh PfefferWhat do you MEAN this book is called The Android??? What do you MEAN this book is about lil puppydogs??????? What do you MEAN this book is SUPER SUPER SAD????????????My guest this episode (and next episode!) is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay. Highly recommend these episodes:"31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe""39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity"Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this...
2025-01-2447 min
Embrace Your Ears To A Uplifting Full Audiobook.Love in Disguise by M.A. NicholsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/185847to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love in Disguise
Series: The Leighs, Book 2
Author: M.A. Nichols
Narrator: Madeleine Brolly
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
Release date: 01-13-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Regency
Publisher's Summary:
Rosanna Leigh must find a husband. For her sake, she wants a happy marriage and a quiet life, but her parents demand a gentleman of consequence. Preferably a nobleman. At the very least, a wealthy heir. Certainly not a dashing servant with a smile that makes Rosanna’s heart skip a beat. And despite her better ju...
2025-01-137h 52
History is Gay48. All Your Children's Books Are Belong To Us (Gays), Part 2Welcome back to History is Gay, with part 2 of our three-part exploration of classic queer children's literature authors, with guest host Aubree Calvin! In this second installment, we give more background on the history of queer children's literature and dive a bit deeper into our favorite Queer Kid Lit fairy grandmother Ursula Nordstrom before moving into our main coverage focusing on two additional authors, beloved James Marshall, author of George and Martha and the Miss Nelson series, as well as the iconically curmudgeonly Maurice Sendak, known best for Where the Wild Things Are. Part three will be com...
2025-01-061h 17History is Gay47. All Your Children's Books Are Belong To Us (Gays), Part 1This episode marks the return of History is Gay after hiatus, and we're excited to be back in your podfeeds diving into the fascinating world of classic children's literature through the lens of queer authors. Leigh is joined by wonderful guest co-host, Aubree Calvin, to explore the lives and works of several groundbreaking authors, revealing how their sexualities and personal experiences shaped the books we cherished as children. In this first of a multi-part episode, we're focusing on four beloved authors whose works were some of our favorites: Tomie dePaola, most notable for our favorite Italian grandma S...
2024-10-011h 39History is GayWe're Back, Baby! New episode drops tomorrow, October 1!Hello, queerlings! Welcome back to History is Gay! First off, I just want to say I’m so sorry for the unexpected hiatus and disappearance! Significant life events in early 2024 threw wrench after wrench into my plans and my ability to focus on the show, and I made the difficult decision in early June to announce an official hiatus to the patreon supporters with plans to return in the fall, but never sent anything out to the wider listenership, so I imagine you all felt left hanging, and I apologize for the radio silence! If you want to read mo...
2024-10-0102 minNevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadBook 2: The Visitor with Leigh PfefferTime to talk book 2, The Visitor, with guest Leigh Pfeffer! This book is so sad and so good. Listen in as we talk Rachel, gender, perception, and the joys of being a cat. Speaking of which: SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR CATS!My guest this episode (and next episode!) is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay. Highly recommend these episodes:"31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe""39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity"And here's some sources on Johnson & Johnson:"Johnson & Johnson has removed formaldehyde from...
2024-03-291h 19Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadBook 1: The Invasion Part 2 with Leigh PfefferThis is the second half of our conversation about Book 1: The Invasion -- plus our very important segments: Wil's Predictions (what do we call this section? pls) and NOWVERMORPH!My guest this episode (and next episode!) is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay. Highly recommend these episodes:"31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe""39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity"Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podc...
2024-03-151h 09Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First ReadBook 1: The Invasion Part 1 with Leigh PfefferNO TURNING BACK, NO BACKING DOWN! The first episode of Nevermorphed is here, and probably unsurprisingly, we talked about the series and Book 1: The Invasion for so long, I absolutely must split this into two episodes.My guest this episode (and next episode!) is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay. Highly recommend these episodes:"31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe""39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity"Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our titl...
2024-03-011h 19History is Gay0.20. Dialing in to Gender: Tracing Trans Internet History with Avery Dame-GriffIn this interview episode, Leigh sits down with scholar and creator of the Queer Digital History Project Avery Dame-Griff to discuss his book The Two Revolutions: A History of the Transgender Internet and all it contains about the magic of the evolution of trans folks on the internet. From BBSes (bulletin board system) to Twitter, we discuss how trans people have always existed on and created their own unique spaces on the World Wide Web, tapping into Avery’s extensive research, interviews, and media archaeology. Where to find more from Avery Dame-Griff online: AveryDame.net...
2023-12-041h 02History is Gay46. A Husband is Unnecessary: Yoshiya Nobuko & Japanese Girls' CultureThis episode has EVERYTHING: gay haircuts, yearning, rage against the patriarchy, they were *roommates*....let’s talk about the magical world of Yoshiya Nobuko, girls’ culture, and lesbian fiction in Taishō era Japan! Leigh is joined by guest host Erica Friedman, speaker, editor, researcher and an expert on all things Yuri. Yoshiya Nobuko was an extremely popular writer in 20th century Japan who lived with her beloved female partner for 50 years and her legacy continues today as “the Grandmother of Yuri.”. The tropes and storylines established in her writing can still be seen today in queer girls stories in and outsi...
2023-11-061h 42
Do Care PodcastHistory of Homosexuality and Conversion Therapy with Dr. Chris BabitsDr. Chris Babits, an interdisciplinary scholar with specializations in the histories of the modern United States, lived religion, gender and sexuality, and psychology, talks about our homosexuality and conversion therapy history in the US. Specifically, we talk about Cured, an award-winning documentary about the fight to remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and his role as a historical advisor for the doc. Note that we DO NOT discuss the traumatic details of conversion therapy practices, though it is mentioned.Conscious Content Consumption for this episode: History is Gay, a podcast hosted by Leigh Pf...
2023-09-011h 09History is GayHistory is Gay Presents: LGBTQ+ History Trivia Night!Hello queerlings! Leigh here with an exciting announcement! | Join us on Sunday, October 1 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time / 8:00 pm Eastern for our first-ever virtual LGBTQ+ History Trivia Night, presented by History is Gay! All listeners and friends are invited to come join the fun, make a team (or get to know new friends), and flex your queer history and trivia knowledge, with a mix of questions about general queer history and some memories from History is Gay episodes past! Tickets are $10 for the general public, $5 for History is Gay Patrons at any level, and FREE for...
2023-08-2801 minHistory is Gay0.19. Classical Myths, Monsters, and Ancient Gays: A Conversation with Liz GloynIn this interview episode, Leigh talks with Dr. Elizabeth Gloyn, Reader in Latin Language and Literature at Royal Holloway, the University of London, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on the intersection between Latin literature, ancient philosophy, and gender studies; as well as topics of classical reception (particularly monsters) and the history of women in Classics. She is also the author of Tracking Classical Monsters in Popular Culture. Thanks to listener Cheryl Morgan for connecting us for this wonderful conversation on queerness in the ancient world (including adorable poly couples), what S...
2023-08-0455 minHistory is Gay45. There's No Crying in Baseball, But There Are Lesbians! Queer History of the AAGPBLAn episode Leigh has been dreaming of since the start of the pod is finally here! In this ep, Leigh is joined by guest host Frankie de la Cretaz, sports journalist, queer history buff, and certified Gaylor Swiftie, to discuss the queer history of women’s baseball & softball, in particular the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, aka the inspiration behind A League of Their Own! We discuss all the extreme “no-homo”ing that was happening in the League’s rules and regulations, and all the YES HOMO-ing that happened in spite of it, making the sport into an...
2023-05-301h 45History is Gay0.18. Take Me Out to the Ball Gayme: Will Graham Talks "A League of Their Own"Have you, like our dear host Leigh, gotten totally sucked into the amazing new Amazon Prime adaptation of A League of Their Own? Do you want to hear all about the show, its meticulous research into queer life of the 1940s and how the writers, producers, and cast opened up the scope of the movie to focus on the lives of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League’s queer players? Well then, hop in to this episode, where I’m joined by co-creator Will Graham to dive deep into A League of Their Own, early queer nightlife, the importance of r...
2023-02-2141 minHistory is Gay0.17. Dip Me in Honey & Throw Me To the Lesbians: Queer Feminist Restaurant HistoryAnyone remember that pin & bumper sticker with the slogan that serves as the title for this episode? Well, I hope you’re hungry, because we’re talking lesbians and food in this interview with Dr. Alex Ketchum, Director of the Just Feminist Tech and Scholarship Lab, lecturer, and author, whose work integrates food, environmental, technological, and gender history. We talk about her latest book, Ingredients for Revolution: A History of American Feminist Restaurants, Cafes, and Coffeehouses, the first history of the more than 230 feminist and lesbian-feminist restaurants, cafes, and coffeehouses that existed in the United States from 1972 to the pres...
2023-02-0648 minHistory is Gay44. Can We Just Title An Episode "F*ck Colonialism"?: Reclaiming Two-Spirit Histories For this episode, Leigh is joined by guest host Sam Campbell for the pod’s first episode focusing on Indigenous North America, discussing the history behind various Two-Spirit identities and Indigenous cultural norms around gender and sexuality. In this episode, we’ll talk about the pre-colonial significance of Two-Spirit people to Indigenous communities, how early colonists were able to shape the narrative of what it meant to be Two-Spirit and how that has changed, and lastly, how colonization has nearly eradicated Two-Spirit histories. How can we uplift these stories to highlight Two-Spirit resilience despite the genocide they faced? Learn more about...
2023-01-231h 36History is Gay0.16. Undoing Silence: Hugh Ryan & The Women's House of DetentionIn this interview episode, Leigh sits down for a conversation with historian and writer Hugh Ryan about his landmark book The Women's House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison. The Women's House of Detention is the story of one building: the people it caged, the neighborhood it changed, and the resistance it inspired. Listen for an extremely enlightening conversation on the unlikely queer community found in a space of incarceration in the heart of New York's Greenwich Village, the ways in which the carceral state specifically targets queer women and transmasculine people, and the case for ab...
2023-01-0950 minHistory is Gay0.15. Malinda Lo and Queer YA Historical FictionAnother interview episode for you all in the feed today, this time Leigh sat down with author Malinda Lo about her writing, her interest and research into queer history, and the trajectory of queer literature since her first published book in 2009. Her award-winning novel Last Night at the Telegraph Club is a queer historical fiction coming-of-age story set in 1954 San Francisco, following Chinese-American teenager Lily Hu as she discovers her queer identity, falls in love with classmate Kath Miller, and sneaks out to the Telegraph Club, a lesbian bar humming with life and new experiences. We dive into the r...
2022-10-2428 minHistory is Gay0.14. A Pod Meets BROS Love Story: Making Queer (Romcom) History!While Leigh is working on putting together the next regular History is Gay episode for you, we've got a special treat in the form of a minisode, all about the new film BROS, making history as the first romantic comedy from a major film studio about two gay men and featuring an all LGBTQ+ principal cast! It's uproariously funny, filled with queer history tidbits, and we worked on it! History is Gay did some research consulting for the film back in 2021 as they were building out their set design of The LGBTQIA+ Museum, which serves as backdrop...
2022-10-0318 minHistory is Gay0.13. Before We Were Trans: A Convo with Kit HeyamFor this bonus episode, Leigh sat down with Dr. Kit Heyam, university lecturer, queer history activist, and trans awareness trainer, about their new book, Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender. We talked about gender diversity throughout the world, the importance of getting into “messy” or not easily-categorized gender variance in queer history, and more! The book comes out in North America today (September 13, 2022), so go check it out! Where To Find Kit Online: www.kitheyam.com @krheyam on Twitter Want to help us continue to make the show? Support us on Pa...
2022-09-1435 min
Meet A Audiobooks Tapestry That Fits During Quiet Lunch Hours.Audiobook: Marple: Twelve New Mysteries by Agatha Christie, Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse, Ruth WarePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/313077 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
Author: Agatha Christie, Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse, Ruth Ware
Narrator: Alex Kingston, Adjoa Andoh, Miriam Margolyes, Celia Imrie, Chipo Chung, Adrian Scarborough, Imogen Stubbs
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
Release date: 09-13-22
Ratings: 4.4 out of 5 stars, 582 ratings
Genres: Mystery
Publisher's Summary:
Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses...
2022-09-1311h 28History is Gay43. Rainbow Rising: Homo-Feels About Homophiles, Part 2For this episode, Leigh is joined again by guest host Tyler Albertario, as we continue diving into the history of the Homophile movement. In this second and final part of this discussion, Leigh and Tyler cover the rise of East Coast Homophile Organizations (ECHO), its restructuring as the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations (NACHO), and the ultimate downfall of NACHO and most of its member organizations in the wake of the Stonewall Rebellion. What are the lessons we can learn and take from early gay rights organizing, and how the movement transitioned into gay liberation?Learn...
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The Allusionist157. QueerbaitingThe term 'queerbaiting' has evolved from meaning entrapment to marketing ploy to drawing "queer audiences into a piece of media that has no intention of actually meaningfully exploring queerness" says Leigh Pfeffer, host and producer of the podcast History Is Gay. Leigh tracks where the word's various incarnations came from, and why it should not be confused with 'queer coding'. This episode contains some swears. Find out more information about the topics in this episode at theallusionist.org/queerbaiting, plus a transcript and the full dictionary entry for the randomly selected word. And...
2022-06-2528 minHistory is Gay0.12. Florine Stettheimer's Gay Salon (An Interview with Barbara Bloemink)For this bonus episode, we're bringing you an interview with esteemed art historian, art director, and curator Barbara Bloemink about her recently published comprehensive biography of turn-of-the-century Modernist painter Florine Stettheimer. Stettheimer, a cousin of Natalie Clifford Barney's, painted the vibrant world of New York between the two world wars and welcomed gay, lesbian, and bisexual friends and family into her Manhattan salon at a time when it was dangerous and illegal to be out in New York. Listen on to hear Bloemink talk about Stettheimer's painting style, her relationships with the queer art elite of New York, and the...
2022-05-1653 minHistory is Gay41. Send in the Clowns: Anita Bryant, the Briggs Initiative, and the Rise of the Anti-Gay RightBuckle up, folks – this episode contains your hosts doing a lot of swears and yelling at the general AAAAAAAAAHHHHH of the world right now. For this episode, Leigh is joined once again by guest host Aubree Calvin, for a crossover episode with Southern Queeries talking about the rise of the anti-gay Christian right movement and homophobic legislation that swept the United States in the 1970s with Anita Bryant, Save Our Children, and the Briggs Initiative, whose proponents used “parental rights” language to justify their homophobia, in an eerily similar manner as we are seeing today with anti-LGBTQ and specifically anti-t...
2022-04-151h 36History is Gay40. Real-Life Xenas: Warrior Women Across the WorldHappy 2022 and welcome to another episode of History is Gay! This time, we’re picking up where we left off with Meghan Rose and S.C. Lucier in our discussion of Amazons and real-life warrior women in history! It’s not just the Greco-Roman world that marveled at fierce, strong female fighters, but all over the world! This episode, we’re visiting Benin, Africa to learn about the real-life dora milaje of Black Panther fame, the gender-bending Dahomey Amazons; badass female samurai defending their homesteads in Japan, and Viking shieldmaidens and mythical Valkyries– who may have been a third gender...
2022-02-221h 42
Holistically Heal-Thy Self with Jess Pfeffer, Founder of Jess Pfeffer Holistic Event PlanningHolistically Heal-Thy Self with Shelby Seidler (Social Connections Bucket)In today's episode, I connected with Shelby Seidler, Realtor + Business Coach. We talked about social relationships/ friendships and how we are all the "average of our 5 closest friends".
Influenced by Tony Robbins, a psychology degree, and a self-proclaimed "self-help book junkie", Shelby co-hosts monthly events in Delray Beach. She and her friend Jamie Leigh Mackey created these reoccurring events in order for others to have "real connections". She shares about her friend dates and how she loves to ask deep questions even from the get-go.
?I'm a realtor with Keller Williams, and I work with my...
2022-01-0526 minHistory is Gay39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of AntiquityToday’s episode brings you not one, but two, wonderful guest hosts – Meghan Rose and S.C. Lucier, (known collectively as Lucier&Rose), the creators of Xena: Warrior Musical - The Lost Scroll, joining Leigh to talk about everyone’s favorite badass warrior women of antiquity, Amazons! In this first part of a two-part episode examining warrior women throughout history, we’ll dive full-tilt into the myths, legends, and misconceptions about the all-female militant society that struck fear into the hearts of ancient Greek men – powerful women, GASP! Where did these stories come from? How queer were they? And were they...
2021-12-311h 50History is Gay38. Trans-sister Radio: Synth Icon Wendy CarlosIf you’ve ever enjoyed disco, EDM, changed your voice with auto-tune, or danced along to Daft Punk, you’ve got the subject of today’s episode to thank! In this episode of History is Gay, Leigh is joined by guest host Hannah van Rhee (they/them) of the QueerSounds Podcast to talk about Wendy Carlos, electronic music pioneer, synthesizer queen, film soundtrack composer extraordinaire, and trans woman! We’ll get into all the exciting details, like weird stories about Stanley Kubrick during A Clockwork Orange, comedy albums with Weird Al Yankovic, living inside a faraday cage, and more cats tha...
2021-08-281h 35History is Gay37. The Life of Pauli Murray: My Gender is Imp, Part 2In this episode of History is Gay, Leigh and guest host Aubree Calvin return to the story of Pauli Murray, an important African American lawyer, and activist who is finally getting the historical attention they deserve. In their time, Murray was a labor rights, civil rights, and women’s rights activist, and broke significant barriers all while facing sexism and racism. In addition to having a brilliant legal mind, they were a writer, poet, and priest, and had time to be friends with Eleanor Roosevelt. Pauli Murray should be in every U.S. History book in every K-12 school....
2021-07-151h 26History is Gay0.11. "I Need You to Lick Bush in '92": Whitney Skauge and The Beauty PresidentWe're bringing you a bonus episode as a post-Pride gift! Back in April, Leigh sat down with filmmaker Whitney Skauge (they/them) to talk about their new documentary short, The Beauty President. The Beauty President offers a glimpse into the story of Terence Alan Smith. In 1992, Smith, also known by his drag name, Joan Jett Blakk, made a historic bid for the White House as an openly queer write-in candidate. In our conversation, we talk about the film, the impact of focusing on historically excluded folks in media, and the importance of visibility and disruption as protest in...
2021-07-0232 minHistory is Gay36. The Life of Pauli Murray: Confrontation by Typewriter, Part 1In this episode of History is Gay, Leigh and guest host Aubree Calvin discuss Pauli Murray, an important African American lawyer, and activist who is finally getting the historical attention they deserve. In their time, Murray was a labor rights, civil rights, and women’s rights activist, and broke significant barriers all while facing sexism and racism. In addition to having a brilliant legal mind, they were a writer, poet, and priest, and had time to be friends with Eleanor Roosevelt. Pauli Murray should be in every U.S. History book in every K-12 school. So, if Pa...
2021-06-251h 31History is Gay35. Claim to Flame: Edmonia "Wildfire" Lewis and her Harem ScaremIn this episode of History is Gay Leigh and guest host Amanda Helton discuss Mary Edmonia “Wildfire” Lewis, the first internationally recognized African American and indigenous artist in the United States. Join us while we ponder how exactly a literal 2-ton sculpture goes missing, discuss the merits of lesbian drama in 1800s Rome, and did you know that blister beetles have been used as aphrodisiacs for centuries? Yeah... neither did we…. Our wonderful guest host for this episode, Amanda Helton, can be found at www.amandahelton.com or @oryxbesia on Instagram. You can also hear Amanda...
2021-03-221h 32History is Gay34. Queers in the Civil Rights MovementFor today’s episode, Leigh is joined by return guest host, Aubree Calvin, to commemorate Black History Month by telling the stories of some folks who made contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s whose queerness has been overlooked or erased, and the ways in which the tremendous work done by Black activists was absolutely essential to the evolution of LGBTQ rights actions. Listen to hear about Freedom Rides organizer Rodney Powell’s epic takedown of Rev. Rick Warren, Ernestine Eckstein’s directions for the homophile movement, and Lorraine Hansberry’s thoughts on Eartha Kitt’s legs. Our...
2021-02-281h 38History 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 minHistory is Gay33. Besotted with Beefcake: A MichelangelHO StoryIn this episode of History is Gay, Leigh and guest host and art museum professional nerd Amanda Helton discuss Michelangelo Buonarroti. THE Michelangelo. And we'll get into all the juicy deets you didn't learn in art history class-- full of stories of broken noses, the gay art of forgery, big ol’ artist egos, and attempts to answer the question, “what even is a titty”? Buckle up for the extremely gay Italian Renaissance, everyone! Our wonderful guest host for this episode, Amanda Helton, can be found at www.amandahelton.com or on Instagram at oryxbesia. Outlin...
2020-11-231h 36History is Gay0.9. Back in the Saddle Again: Trans EditionGet ready to slap on your spurs once more, because we're back with more trans vagabonds of the wild west! In our last full episode, Leigh and guest host Ashten promised more tidbits and tales of transgender trailblazers that we weren't able to cover in our time together, so here's a bonus for you! Strap in to hear the (abbreviated) tales of several awesome folks we just couldn't bear to leave out. Thank you to Ashten Hope for the additional research provided to make this bonus episode possible! Outline: 0:00 - Introduction and event a...
2020-09-3020 min
History is GayMars Best Brisket: An Audio Comedy Charity Event!We're dropping a little goodie for you here in our feed to promote Mars Best Brisket, an audio comedy charity event happening this week, September 20-27! Produced by our friends T.H. Ponders and V Silverman, Mars Best Brisket is a three-episode audio comedy that's campaigning to raise $1000 for Lovin' Spoonfuls, a food rescue in Boston, MA! Check out the show @marsbestbrisket on all social media, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss these fantastic three episodes that are doing Good Work in the real world! Head over to marsb...
2020-09-2100 min
We Got The Chocolates58. Haven't Been Caught YetSam and Skin look at options for making a “How To Make a 100” podcast episode after their successful weekend. Leighthal has received an offer to transfer cricket clubs and take his career to the next level at the Galah’s. Mitch tells us whether we are any chance of winning the premiership this year in his Skin’s Stats segment. Lachlan Pfeffer makes his podcast debut as our “Local Sporting Hero” after his double hundred on the weekend. There is a new song inspired by the Sydney Roosters! Want to contribute to...
2020-09-1640 minHistory is Gay32. Stealing Horses & Hearts: Trans Vagabonds of the Wild WestIn this episode of History is Gay, Leigh and guest host Ashten Hope slap on some cowboy boots and head to the wild west to tip our hats to a slew of badass transgender pioneers. We’ll first meet Harry Allen, a handsome horse-stealing and heart-stealing trans man who was both loved and hated by papers and police across the pacific northwest. Then we’ll dance with the dazzling and talented Mrs. Nash, who’s baking and sewing charmed many a soldier boy. Lastly, prepare to be lassoed by the legendary Charley Parkhurst who was known as one of the be...
2020-09-161h 29
History is GayEpisode 0.9: Transcripts Podcast: I'm Seeing My Liberation Right NowWelcome to September, queerlings! No new episode of History is Gay today, instead this bonus drop is us sharing a wonderful new podcast called Transcripts with you! Transcripts is a new podcast that puts the transgender movement in context. Using oral histories from the Tretter Transgender Oral History Project at the University of Minnesota, hosts Andrea Jenkins and Myrl Beam introduce listeners to the trans activists who are changing our world. Please enjoy this first episode, "I'm Seeing My Liberation Right Now" and go subscribe! https://transcriptspodcast.dash.umn.edu/
2020-09-0200 minHistory is Gay31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta TharpeHoly crap, y’all! It’s already AUGUST. Somehow this year has simultaneously lasted forever and also gone by way too quickly. We’re back in your podcatchers today with a new episode, this time introducing you all to the Godmother (or Gaymother, if you will) of Rock n’ Roll, the original stadium rockstar, and badass Black woman guitar virtuoso, Sister Rosetta Tharpe! Think Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry invented rock n’ roll? Think again! Sister Rosetta was shredding on guitar way before them, and it’s time she gets the credit she is due. She broke boundaries wherever she went, st...
2020-08-151h 30History is Gay0.8. Alternate Channels: Talking Queer TV with Steven CapsutoWe’re bringing you a bonus episode here on the History is Gay feed today, so get ready for a ride through the history of queers on TV! Leigh got a chance to sit down and talk with Steven Capsuto, author of Alternate Channels: Queer Images on 20th-Century TV, a deep dive into the history of queer representation on radio and the small screen from the 1930s to 2000! We chat about our favorite moments of representation from the era, the impact and role of gay activists in moving the needle forward for narrative depictions of queerness, and more!
2020-07-3150 minHistory is Gay30. Alan Turing: Computer DaddyIn this episode of History is Gay, Leigh and guest host Maren (@RygarBorgvoss) tackle the father of modern computing, and gay geek hero, Alan Turing! Whether he be sending love-struck letters about astronomy to his high school bestie, riding a bicycle in a gas mask, or completely revolutionizing mathematics and machinery, we’re in awe of Alan. Listen as we talk about his successes and foibles, and how history did this code-breaking, number-crunching badass dirty. Outline: 01:43 – Introduction6:01 – Main Topic: Alan Turing: Computer Daddy 7:38 – Socio-Historical Context 11:53 – Who were they? Bio Time. 44:55 – 45:23 - Content warnin...
2020-07-151h 25
Meet A Audiobooks Tapestry That Fits During Quiet Lunch Hours.Self Care in audiobook form by Leigh SteinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/298407 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Self Care
Author: Leigh Stein
Narrator: Kristen DiMercurio, Karissa Vacker, Nicole Lewis
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 06-30-20
Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars, 108 ratings
Genres: Dark Humor
Publisher's Summary:
Maren Gelb is on a company-imposed digital detox. She tweeted something terrible about the president's daughter, and as the COO of Richual, "the most inclusive online community platform for women to cultivate the practice of self-care and change the world by changing ourselves", it's a PR nightmare.
2020-06-306h 25History is Gay#PodcastBlackoutInstead of a new episode this month, History is Gay is participating in #PodcastBlackout. If you are not Black, we hope you take this opportunity and time to read, educate yourself, and donate to organizations and causes dedicated to the fight for Black lives. The Black-created podcasts mentioned in this episode that you should check out and financially support: Black, Queer Podcasts: Category Is... | A Black, Gay Podcast QueerWOC AfroQueer This QPOC Life Black History Podcasts: Black History Buff Podcast Noire Histoir Code Switch You can find NPR's Code Switch playlist for...
2020-06-2205 minHistory is Gay0.7. Rainbow Revolutionaries: An(other) Interview with Sarah PragerWelcome to History is Gay's latest minisode! This time, we're interviewing author and queer historian Sarah Prager again, in anticipation of her new book Rainbow Revolutionaries: Fifty LGBTQ+ People Who Made History. We get into the details of who is featured in this new book, what it was like writing for a young audience, and get some sneak peek details about the illustrations for the book and the upcoming release party! You can follow Sarah's work on her website, www.sarahprager.com and check out her daily queer history app, Quist. You can also follow her on tw...
2020-05-1649 minHistory is Gay29. Beyond the Rainbow: Building Queer Symbologies Before & After Gilbert BakerFor this very first solo episode, we’re bringing you a whole bunch of history at once, for everyone’s quarantined entertainment! Presented live on Zoom, we revisited a presentation that Leigh originally gave at the GLBT Historical Society Museum about the history of queer symbols before and after the creation of the rainbow flag, and sharing some stories from folks who participated in a flag-making workshop! From 600 B.C. to right now, queer people have used hundreds of symbols to refer to themselves, find community, and create shared language. Learn about just some of them in this episode, and...
2020-05-021h 14
Fuzzy LogicS0E0 The Lost EpisodeHey everyone, V here. This episode you're about to hear is a very special one, because it is both a beginning and an ending. This was recorded back in May of 2017, and was our test episode for Fuzzy Logic, the very first thing we ever recorded. It's also the last episode of Fuzzy Logic. I cannot express just how incredible it was to get to make this show with so many people I care about. I personally learned a lot and this grew into something very important to me over the years, but it was time for this chapter...
2020-04-0246 minHistory is Gay28. Anne Lister Goes to TGIFemslashWelcome to Gretchen and Leigh’s annual episode hosted live at TGIFemslash! This is the con where it all began, and what better way to celebrate our origins than with the ‘first modern lesbian’, Anne Lister! Join us as we learn more about her life, her loves, and her extensive diaries that she used to record her sexual escapades, and you can even play along with the games we hosted live at TGI! Outline 0:00 – Introduction 6:11 – Main Topic: Anne Lister 6:37 – Who were they? Bio Time 12:43 – Why do we think they're gay? 25:37 – Fun Segment: Dialogue...
2020-03-1746 minHistory is Gay0.6. A Gay Poetry Salon with Alexandra TydingsHappy Valentines’ Day, loves! We’re here today with a special treat bonus episode for you with a very special guest! You may know her from Xena: The Warrior Princess as the patron god of Sappho, the goddess of love, Aphrodite: it’s Alexandra Tydings! You heard her voice briefly in our last episode on Sappho, but we had so much fun talking with Alex about the Poetess, gay feelings, hysteria, and more, that we created a whole episode for it. Want to find more info on Alexandra and her work? Go to www.alexandratydings.com or follow...
2020-02-131h 01History is Gay27. Fucking Superb, You Funky Little LesbianAt long last, hosts Gretchen and Leigh are going back to the beginning, to the OG lesbian: Sappho herself. Despite the dearth of information about her life and history, your hosts still find plenty to say about Sappho, her poetry, her legacy, and all the debate that’s circled around her for years. Find out what Leigh and Gretchen think about the many questions about Sappho and listen to fragmentary poetry filled with queer longing and other relatable feels like fire burning beneath flesh, wind crashing through mountain oaks, and…celery. Outline 0:00 – Introduction 4:57 – Main Topi...
2020-01-271h 37
Podcast Movement SessionsQueer Culture in the Podcast WorldIn season four's penultimate episode, we'll discuss how Queer Culture has turned to podcasting as a means of telling unique and diverse stories to a global audience. Decorated creators discuss content strategies in the podcast space and how they utilize the intimacy of the audio medium to spread meaningful messages to their growing numbers of listeners. We'll shine our Podcast Movement Sessions spotlight on History Is Gay in conversation with co-host Leigh Pfeffer [1:57]; Leigh speaks to the increasing number of diverse voices in podcasting [6:14]; we'll hear from PM19's 'From Gay History to the Gay Future' session [10:33...
2020-01-0328 min
Podcast Movement SessionsThe Power of our Podcasting CommunityFor episode three of the season, we're taking a long look at the power of the Podcasting Community. This communal idea, that we have the power to lift up the medium together, bubbled over in many of the interviews we conducted at PM19...so we’re dedicating an entire episode to discovering just how creators have embraced this connection. We'll hear from creators about some of the amazing interaction they experienced on the floor and at the parties in Orlando (2:08); and discuss the overall collaborative spirit and the contrasting attitudes of podcasters when compared with traditional media (8:02); pl...
2019-12-0626 minHistory is Gay26. A Royal Troublemaker in King Kristina of SwedenWelcome to winter! Join Leigh and guest host V Silverman as they dive into the fascinating history of King Kristina of Sweden. A probably nonbinary, most likely asexual, definitely biromantic monarch of 17th century Sweden, Kristina was known for their aesthetic tastes, insatiable hunger for knowledge, and absolutely atrocious spending habits. Obviously this episode has all the queer kingly content your heart could desire, but did you know it also has: Coffin Time With Daddy (Deceased), dramatic French executions of Italian noblemen by Swedish royalty, BFFing with Bernini, no fewer than 4 bids for a throne (not all the same...
2019-12-031h 21
Podcast Movement SessionsAdvocacy in the Podcasting WorldWelcome to season four of Podcast Movement Sessions! This time around we're focusing on PM19's Society, Culture, and Advocacy track and for our season premier we're taking a look more specifically at how creators have turned to the podcasting medium as a means of advocating for societal change. We'll speak with PM co-founders Jared Easley and Dan Franks about podcasting's low barrier of entry and how that has created a space for underrepresented voices to get their voices out about issues they care deeply for (2:40); we'll shine our PMS spotlight on a full circle moment from...
2019-11-2932 minHistory is Gay25. Chrysanthemums and Golden Bums: Male Love in Pre-Modern JapanThat’s right, Leigh and Gretchen are back with another delightful look at the history of homosexuality in East Asian history! Episode 3 explored homosexuality in Ancient China but this time, they’re heading over to Japan to take a closer look at Buddhism, samurai tradition, and the economy-shaped homosexuality in the Tokugawa shogunate. But it’s not all context, you’ll laugh along with us at some of the monks’ exploits, swoon over romantic queer poetry, and peer into the delights of the floating world. So strap in for an exciting look at the rich history of male and female hom...
2019-10-151h 31History is Gay24. Transcestors, A Look at Art Beyond the Binary (Live from the DMA)Leigh and Gretchen are back from hiatus with an extra special episode! Recorded live at the Dallas Museum of Art on June 21st as part of the museum’s Pride events, your friendly neighborhood queer history nerds sat down to chat about gender diversity in art and mythology. Come take a tour through Mesopotamian, Hindu, and Norse mythology, then dive into two modern artists who questioned and transcended gender norms in their lives and art: Anton Prinner and Frida Kahlo. So pull up a chair and hang out with a couple of gayvenclaws to, retroactively, celebrate pride and art be...
2019-07-2259 minHistory is GayAnnouncements Aplenty!Leigh & Gretchen have a few announcements about what's going on in History is Gay land - hiatus, transcripts, and a live show! Listen to get all the details :) Want to be a part of the volunteer team helping us transcribe History is Gay episodes? Visit www.historyisgaypodcast.com/transcriptions Want to help us continue to make the show? Support us on Patreon and get awesome goodies, behind-the-scenes access, special minisodes, and more! Also you can get super cool merch in our store! Shirts, hoodies, totes, and more! Find our full...
2019-04-0911 min
Fuzzy LogicS1E34 The Word Of The Day (ft. Leigh Pfeffer of History Is Gay)Alternate titles for this episode: Vampire Oncology Can't Unplug A Crossbow Salt The Ocean To Taste Hosted and created by (hnkH-1)+A Gay = (V Silverman, Ben Stern, and Leigh Pfeffer) Find Leigh @aparadoxinflux and @historyisgaypod Opening theme - "Laid Back" by Antti Luode. Just salty enough. How's your moon tan: Patreon bit.ly/FLPatreon Discord bit.ly/FLDiscord Google form bit.ly/fuzzpod Twitter @fuzzylogicpod Facebook Fuzzy Logic Pod Tumblr FuzzyLogicPod Email fuzzylogicpod@gmail.com
2019-03-2748 minHistory is Gay23. Bury the Hays CodeIt’s that time of year again, time for the second annual live episode of History is Gay, live-recorded at TGIFemslash, the convention that birthed our little podcast! Join Leigh, Gretchen, and special guest host Morgan as they discuss the origins of queer censorship in the 20th century. They dive into the Hays Code, lesbian pulp fiction, and briefly discuss Patricia Highsmith, author of The Price of Salt---the lesbian pulp fiction novel from 1952 that became the 2015 blockbuster Carol. And don’t worry, this story has a happy ending! Outline0:00 – Introduction2:58 – The Hays Code22:39 – Lesbian Pulp Ficti...
2019-03-0444 minHistory is Gay22. Bae-yard Rustin: The Man Behind the MarchFebruary means love and Black History, so join Gretchen and Leigh as they celebrate both by diving into into the life and work of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin! Due to his being gay, Rustin’s role as advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and in organizing the 1963 March on Washington was actively erased for several decades. Fortunately, he’s been gaining more recognition in recent years and both queer history and civil rights history is actively recovering his memory and legacy. So join us as we talk about one of the most impactful but least well-known activists of the...
2019-02-111h 34History is Gay21. The Real Housewife of RomeWhat better way to celebrate the New Year than with a new episode of History is Gay? This time, Gretchen and Leigh dive into the brief, controversial, and totally extra reign of Emperor Elagabalus of Rome. Or rather, Empress Elagabalus! Whether it be marrying multiple wives and one husband, revolutionizing the Roman religion, installing women as senators, throwing parties with sex workers, or enjoying the attention of well-endowed men, Elagabalus was as unconventional as they come. And chances are, she may very well have been a trans woman. Outline 0:00 – Introduction 4:23 – Main Topic: Elagabalus 8:40 – Socio...
2019-01-231h 21History is Gay20. More Than Meets the Eye(brow): Frida KahloIn this episode, Gretchen and Leigh talk about Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist best known for her many self-portraits and for works inspired by nature and the culture and artifacts of Mexico. She may be known for her unibrow, but that’s far from the most important aspect of her art or her story or her art. In keeping with her self-exploration of identity in her paintings, we’re going to explore one of the things least well known about her: that she had relationships with men and women! That’s right, this famous postcolonial, multiracial, disabled artist was bisexu...
2018-12-241h 29History is Gay0.5. Letters & Queeries - Gay Ghosts and an Announcement!Welcome to our first Letters & Queeries minisode, where we hear from our listeners and share stories! In this inaugural bonus, we're sharing with you the fabulous haunting calling cards of several History is Gay listener ghosts. We also have an announcement regarding a schedule change for regular History is Gay episodes. Submission to Letters & Queeries episodes is exclusive perks for our $10 and above Patreon supporters! Want to help us continue to make the show? Support us on Patreon and get awesome goodies, behind-the-scenes access, special minisodes, and more! Also now you can get super cool mer...
2018-12-1014 minHistory is Gay19. Queer Poetry in the Not-So-Great War: Siegfried SassoonWe’ve got a special episode for you this time, gayvenclaws! Gretchen is taking care of a family medical emergency, so join Leigh and special guest Hayden Smith as they discuss the famous WWI soldier Siegfried Sassoon. A writer, poet, and novelist known for his anti-jingoist, anti-war poetry, Sassoon was willing to showcase the horrors of the trenches for foot soldiers. It’s a tale of love, loss, grief, anger, and healing as we dig into this fascinating fellow and his prolific poetry!Outline 0:00 – Introduction4:43 – Main Topic: Anti-War Poet Siegfried Sassoon6:31 – Socio-Historical Context: the United...
2018-11-261h 26History is Gay18. Girls Gone WildeWhat would an exploration of the Wilde family be without taking a closer look at Oscar Wilde’s ‘virulently lesbian’ niece Dolly Wilde? Gretchen and Leigh take you on a journey to learn more about this elusive personality. Unlike her uncle, Dolly left little written work behind and is best known from her letters and from what other people have to say about her. Come join the ouroboros of gay that is the Sapphic ‘sewing circle’ of 1920s Hollywood and Paris. Outline 0:00 – Introduction 5:02 – Main Topic: Dolly Wilde 5:23 – Socio-Historical Context: Paris and London in the 1920s...
2018-11-061h 32History is Gay0.4. A Queer Ghost Huntin' We Will Go (An Interview with Shane McLelland)Hello again, guys, gals and ghouls, and welcome to a fun Halloween minisode! This week, Leigh & Gretchen bring you an interview with our second Queer Ghost Hunter of the month, Shane McLelland! Shane is one of the co-founders of the Stonewall Columbus Queer Ghost Hunters group, and he had lots to say about the paranormal, queer entities, and his favorite spooky stories growing up. You can learn more about their work at www.queerghosthunters.com! Want to help us continue to make the show? Support us on Patreon and get awesome goodies, behind-the-scenes access, special m...
2018-10-2931 minHistory is Gay17. He's a Real Wilde OneIn honor of his 164th birthday, Leigh and Gretchen talk about the life and times of Oscar Wilde with special guest K. W. Moore from the blog “A Scholar of No Importance.” Wilde’s unwillingness to conform to Victorian sensibilities regarding keeping his private life private and the famous trials that resulted from it changed the shape of Western discussions of sexuality thereafter. His writing, too has left its mark both on the world, and on all three of our hosts this episode. So come join us as we pay homage to the Wilde man himself, the man who sought...
2018-10-151h 31History is Gay16. Lavender Apparitions Happy Halloween everybody! As good Halloween gays, Leigh and Gretchen bring you a special, spoopy episode for Halloween. In the first half, they bring tales of gay and lesbian ghosts and lavender apparitions of all kinds, though of the kindly and perhaps a bit cheeky variety rather than bloody or scary. For the second half, they interview Joe Applebaum, one of the producers of Queer Ghost Hunters, a paranormal investigation series on YouTube focused on finding and talking to queer ghosts. So grab your bucket of candy and get ready for some spoopy fun on History is G...
2018-10-011h 49
Meet A Audiobooks Tapestry That Fits During Quiet Lunch Hours.Leigh Neville, Matt Eversmann - foreword interprets the audiobook Day of the RangersPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/25340 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Day of the Rangers
Author: Leigh Neville, Matt Eversmann - foreword
Narrator: Joe Barrett
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 09-18-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 153 ratings
Genres: Africa
Publisher's Summary:
On October 3, 1993, Task Force Ranger was dispatched to seize two high-profile lieutenants of a Somali warlord. Special Forces troops were transported by ground vehicles and helicopters, and the mission was meant to be over within the hour. They quickly found themselves under heavy fire, and two...
2018-09-1811h 33
Embrace Your Ears To A Uplifting Full Audiobook.Stoicism: Apply Stoicism to Your Everyday Life and Overcome Destructive Emotions by Geoffrey LorenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/161763to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Stoicism: Apply Stoicism to Your Everyday Life and Overcome Destructive Emotions
Author: Geoffrey Loren
Narrator: Leigh Adams
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
Release date: 09-17-18
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 85 ratings
Genres: Ethics & Morality
Publisher's Summary:
In this incredible audiobook, you will learn the secret to applying Stoicism into your everyday life. After a quick and easy walk-through into Stoic history, theology, and psychology, you will dive deep into learning key methods of Stoicism that you can implement today to give you real results.
2018-09-171h 08History is Gay15. Lizzie Borden Took a LabrysWay back in the first episode, Leigh and Gretchen formed a historical ‘murder wives’ ship starting with Anne Bonny; in this episode, they take a closer look at murder wife #2: Lizzie Borden! That’s right folks, she too may very well have had a thing for the ladies as well as possibly murdering her father and stepmother. Just how queer was she? Did she have an affair with her maid and her stepmother caught them? Why was she acquitted and what was society like for a single, Victorian woman? Find out on this week’s History is Gay! Outline...
2018-09-171h 23History is Gay14. The Labor Struggle is Real QueerLeigh and Gretchen have a special History is Gay treat for you this Labor Day. Join them as they discuss the history of the labor movement as it relates to the struggle for queer civil rights in America. You may not know, but the labor and LGBTQ+ movements have been allies for a long time. Just how far back does the partnership go? Listen and find out! Learn about Jewish lesbian feminists fighting for better workplace conditions during WWI, the mostly-queer marine cooks union in the 30s and 40s, lesbian bus drivers’ unions, the Coors boycott, and more. We en...
2018-09-031h 24History is Gay13. Six Degrees of Virginia Woolf Pt. 1: Vita & VirginiaGretchen and Leigh are pleased to announce their very first special guest to History is Gay, Dan Arndt of Write to Survive Podcast and The Fandomentals, to talk about Virginia Woolf and Vita-Sackville-West. This episode has everything: modernism, gay love letters, dramatic queers, queers with mommy issues, and a truly cinematic adventures. Join us for Part 1 of an ongoing series. 2:05 – Introduction 5:40– Socio-Historical Context: Modernism 15:20– A Note About Language: The Terms Lesbian and Bisexual 19:15– Who were they and why do we think they're gay? 21:23 – 22:08 CONTENT WARNING: Mention of childhood sexual abuse...
2018-08-201h 32History is Gay12. Let's Have a Kiki with Queer as Fact!Welcome to our very first extra special collaboration! Joining Leigh and Gretchen this episode are our friends over at Queer as Fact, a queer history podcast from Australia. Our topic of choice? Queer slang! Join us as we discuss lavender linguistics, the history of queer slang in Australian penal colonies, and our favorite slang words, both American and Australian! So brush off your oysters, pitch your tents for camp, sharpen up your Gillette blades, and let’s have a kiki with Queer as Fact! Outline 0:00 – Introduction 09:14 – Historical Background: Lavender Linguistics 28:48 – Historical Background: History of Queer...
2018-08-061h 39
What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation Show#38 Book Recommendations: YA and Comics with Leigh PfefferToday we have fellow podcaster from History is Gay Podcast, Leigh Pfeffer. In this episode, she talks about fandoms, what happens when a character you love dies. Leigh shares her recommendation for YA reads and Comics. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.Mentioned in this episode:🎧 Try Audible Today
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2018-07-1832 minHistory is Gay0.3. A Sneak Peek into Sappho's SalonInstead of a regular episode this week, Leigh & Gretchen treat you to a very special sneak peek into Sappho's Salon, an exclusive place where the sighs, yearnings, tragedies, and triumphs of queer love are brought to life. If you enjoyed this minisode and would like more of these queer readings, keep an eye out for our upcoming Patreon launch and consider becoming a patron to get all the secret goodies and behind-the-scenes glimpses we're excited to bring you from History is Gay! Find our full list of sources and bonus content at www.historyisgaypodcast.com. Get at u...
2018-07-1615 minHistory is Gay11. Rainbow Rising: The First PrideLeigh and Gretchen welcome you to their first Pride month special and the first of an ongoing series on Queer civil rights movements in the United States. And what better way to do both than to dive into the lives of Gilbert Baker---the maker of the first rainbow pride flag---and Brenda Howard---one of the primary organizers of the first Pride march commemorating the Stonewall riots and Pride week. Pride is a special month for those of us in the queer community, so we wanted to celebrate our forefathers and foremothers that make this month possible. So, without further ado...
2018-07-021h 13History is Gay10. Thigh Fencing and the Saffron MassageIn this episode, co-hosts Gretchen and Leigh will take you on a tour of medieval Arabo-Islamic erotic literature and the many delightful descriptions of queer female experience it contains. Remember way back in episode two when ‘thigh fencing’ came up? Well, that and other martial imagery for wlw sexual experience come from medieval Arabo-Islamic poetry! Like shield banging, jousting without a lance, or our new favorite---the saffron massage. Plus, we’ll dive into cross-dressing heroines, the music of love (moaning), and the first lesbian couple, Hind and al-Zarqa’! Outline 0:00 – Introduction 5:57 – Historical Context: Medieval Arabic Erotic Tradi...
2018-06-181h 35History is Gay0.2. T'Aint Nobody's Bizness: An Interview with Robert PhilipsonLeigh & Gretchen are bringing you a special bonus episode this week! Wow, three whole episodes in a month, Happy Pride! In this bonus, Leigh sits down with Robert Philipson, producer and director of the documentary T’Aint Nobody’s Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s, which we discussed in our episode Bulldaggers and Lady Lovers, about his process, the importance of telling queer stories and excavating lost history, his upcoming documentary project Mood Lavender which sheds light on more queers in the Harlem Renaissance, and maybe even a little sneaky surprise for you all. Want to find...
2018-06-1138 minHistory is Gay9. Nazi Punks Fuck Off, Pt 2: Claude CahunAs you know, we're not a fan of Nazis. In part two of our (what will very likely be ongoing) series on badass Nazi-fighting queer anti-fascists we discuss the genderqueer, surrealist artist and Nazi resistance fighter Claude Cahun! Teen love to stepsisters to lifelong partners in art and resistance? Lovers literally saving each others lives more than once? Taking a break from sunbathing and walking their cat on a leash in middle age to spread anti-fascist propaganda and lower morale among the invading German forces? Gender is a performance, what? Classic Claude Cahun (and Marcel Moore)! So say it...
2018-06-041h 27History is Gay8. Nazi Punks Fuck Off, Pt 1: Magnus HirschfeldWe're not a fan of nazis around these parts, and not just for the obvious reasons. Did you know that one of the most iconic images of them burning books is from when they burned the library of a gay, Jewish, communist sexologist well known for his research on sexuality and gender, including trans identity? Until this episode, we didn't either! In this first part of a two part series (so far!), we dive into the fascinating life of Doctor Magnus Hirschfeld, the "Einstein of sex." His approach to sexuality, gender, and race was decades ahead of the likes...
2018-05-211h 17History is Gay0.1. Queer, There, and Everywhere Welcome to a special first here in History is Gay: our first ever minisode! As Gretchen has been busy traveling this month, she and Leigh are filling in with a special guest interview with Sarah Prager, author of Queer, There, and Everywhere and creator of the Queer history app Quist. If you love queer folks from history and learning fun, daily facts about queer history, then this interview should be right up your alley! Outline 0:00 – Introduction 2:15 – Interview with Sarah Prager 37:27– Closing and Where to Find us Online Follow Sarah's work on...
2018-04-1640 minHistory is Gay7. F is For Friend Who Did Not Have GenderR is for Revolutionary War, which is where hosts Leigh & Gretchen are headed in this, the very first episode dedicated to a single person from history: the Publick Universal Friend. The Friend presented as something entirely new: a genderless spirit from God who eschewed gendered pronouns and dressed and spoke in ways that purposefully blurred the lines between male and female in early American society. So come join us as we talk about this most special of Friends; to make things even more interesting, turns out one of our hosts is related to the Friend! O...
2018-04-021h 30History is Gay6. Three Genders? In Ancient Egypt? It's More Likely Than You ThinkIn today’s episode, Leigh and Gretchen head way back in time to Ancient Egypt. That’s right, get ready to walk like an Egyptian! Take a tour through Egyptian mythology to discuss what Set and Nephthys imply about Egypt having a concept of third gender. Plus, the dancing woman mummy, gender transformation in burial, the gender presentation of women pharaohs like Hatshepsut, and Gretchen’s favorite gay Egyptian tomb! By the end, you’ll see why having 3 genders in Ancient Egypt is more likely than people think! Outline0:00 – Introduction 5:38 – A Note on Mythological...
2018-03-191h 39History is Gay5. Stars from a Bi-Gone EraIn this very special episode, hosts Leigh & Gretchen travel to the red carpet and the silver screen to hear stories about queer actors from the golden age of Hollywood. Along for the ride is a room full of queer people who came to listen to the podcast being recorded live at TGIFemslash, a convention dedicated to the queer ladies of media, the ladies who love them, and the fans who love them. Join us and a room full of big gay nerds as we discuss the early years of film, the sexploits of the rich and famous, and other...
2018-03-0549 minHistory is Gay4. Bulldaggers and Lady LoversIn this episode, your hosts Leigh & Gretchen take a stroll down Jungle Alley and bring you stories of the vibrant black lesbian and gay subculture of the Harlem Renaissance and the blues legends who sang of its glory. With wild parties, bathtub gin, clandestine orgies, and crooning bulldaggers, the lesbian and bisexual blues legends of the 1920s and 1930s were definitely not as straight as you think. Outline 0:00 – Introduction3:46 – The Harlem Renaissance, Cultural Context, and the Language We Used10:42 – Bio Time!: Gertrude “Ma” Rainey, Bessie Smith, Gladys Bentley, Ethel Waters (& Ethel Williams...
2018-02-201h 11History is Gay3. Mei Ai Hold Your Hand? Homosexuality in Imperial ChinaAs your hosts return to examine the unexplored corners of history to highlight overlooked queer ladies, gents, and gentle-enbies, they bring a conversation about homosexuality in Imperial China. They will discuss the unique tradition of male homosexuality present for over 2500 years, what made it possible, and how tragic it’s loss is for modern China. And don’t worry, even though female homosexuality doesn’t have the same strong literary tradition, there are plenty of delightful stories, and a new ‘word of the week’ related to queer lady experience! Outline 0:00 – Introduction 3:55 – Main Topic: Homosexuality in Imperial Ch...
2018-02-051h 25History is Gay2. Cloistered QueersIn this episode, your hosts Gretchen and Leigh continue to examine the overlooked and underappreciated queer ladies, gents, and gentle-enbies in the unexplored corners of history by traveling to the cloisters of Medieval Europe. They’ll uncover unique views of sex and sexuality that made the practice of ‘brother making’ possible both within and outside the monastic community but also made it hard for medieval theologians to understand sex between women. Come slake your thirst for queer poems and love letters because guess what? There are lots of monks and nuns with a strong desire for “special friendship” with each other...
2018-01-151h 28History is Gay1. Were Some Pirates Poofters?In our first episode, your hosts Gretchen & Leigh begin their series examining the overlooked and underappreciated queer ladies, gents, and gentle-enbies from the unexplored corners of history with a discussion of the high seas. Meet Anne Bonny, Mary Read, John “Calico Jack” Rackham, and Pierre “the pansy pirate” Bouspet, a quartet of pirates from the golden age of piracy with a flair for the dramatic and some very interesting lifestyle choices. Anne kicking Jack out of his quarters and sharing them with Mary instead? Oh my! Or should we say, ‘arrrghhh’? These pirates may not have been as straight as people th...
2018-01-011h 04History is GayIntroducing History is Gay!Introducing History is Gay, a new podcast where your hosts Gretchen & Leigh examine the overlooked and underappreciated queer ladies, gents, and gentle-enbies from the unexplored corners of history. Whether shining a light on queer pirate adventures, emo lesbian Sappho, or your other faves from the pages of textbooks you never knew were queer, it’s time to bring our stories out of the shadows. Because history has never been as straight as you think. Get at us on twitter @historyisgaypod, tumblr at historyisgaypodcast, and subscribe to the show, launching January 1! New episodes every other week. www.historyisgaypodcast.co...
2017-12-1910 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernChasing Harry Winston by Lauren WeisbergerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/319953 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Chasing Harry Winston Author: Lauren Weisberger Narrator: Lily Rabe Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 40 minutes Release date: May 27, 2008 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: THE HOTLY AWAITED NOVEL FROM THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, SET TO BE THE MUST-HAVE SPRING ACCESSORY FOR 2008. How far would you go to change your life in a year? Emmy finds herself single for the first time in years. She vows to find a man on every continent for some pure no-strings-attached fun. Adriana is stunning and can have any...
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