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Queer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Mental Health" ft. Erica Woodland"What are specific mental health challenges queer people deal with?" "How can we cope?" "How is the field of social work broken?" "How can we, as a community, take care of each other?"On this final interview of Season 2, I interview healing justice practitioner, licensed clinical social workers and founder and executive director of the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network, Erica Woodland (he/him). Erica and I get into discuss journey of taking care of our mental health and that specific journey for queer people and the challenges we face. Erica shares...2021-09-261h 02Queer Queeries"The Fight Continues"On the Season 2 finale of Queer Queeries, we reflect on what this past season has taught us in terms of creating a foundation for future generations to build on, being an ally v.s being an accomplice, and protecting our joy so that we can continue to fight for true equality. Follow:Qween JeanSisIanne Fields StewartResources for Further Learning:What's the Difference Between an Ally and Accomplice?Show Produced by Nick EiblerEdited by Addison...2021-09-2614 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Queerness in Music" ft. Niambi Ra"What is the inspiration for you music?" "How has your queer identity grown through your music?" "Have you dealt with queer-phobia in the music industry?" "How can we make more space for queer recording artists?"On this episode, I interview a singer and songwriter in the hip-hop scene, Niambi Ra (she/her). Growing up, Niambi was always exposed to the arts and an array of queer people in it, in her hometown of Washington D.C. Niambi shares specifically how she witnessed positive examples of Queer Black love and how that had a positive impact o...2021-09-1253 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Activism" ft. Marla Louissaint"What is activism?" "What is the intersection of art and activism?" "How has social media affected activism and the spread of information?" "How do we all show up for Black lives?"On this episode, I interview Marla Louissaint (she/her), a Haitian-born performer, published model, activist, abolitionist, visionary, and life-long student who is also the founder of the non-profit Claim Our Space Now. Marla didn't anticipate being an activist, or "artivist" as she likes to say. She says how it is something the ancestors chose for her because she had many things she wanted to...2021-09-051h 01Queer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Transness in Performance" ft. Aneesh Sheth"When did you first see a trans character in performance?" "Why is there such a lack of inclusion of trans performers in theatre?" "How do we hold institutions who have failed and done harm accountable?" "How can we grow?"On this episode, I interview singer, actress, producer, director, writer, activist, and winner of the Human Rights Campaign Visibility award in January of 2020, Aneesh Sheth (she/her). Aneesh shares how her first exposure to queerness was when a sari (a garment from the Indian subcontinent traditionally worn by women) was put on her at a young...2021-08-2255 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Being Non-Binary" ft. Colette March"How did you know you were non-binary?" "How do you explore gender?" "What is the difference between gayness and queerness?" "How can cis people be better allies to trans and gender non-conforming folk?"On this episode, I interview actor, writer, and a light of a human, Colette March (they/them). Throughout the episode, Colette shares how for the beginning of their time identifying they identified as a gay man to eventually identifying as someone who is non-binary, more so on the trans femme side. We discuss things such as how one's queer identity isn't all...2021-08-1556 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Talking to Kids About Queerness" ft. Lindz Amer"How do you talk to kids about queerness?" "How can a kid know how they identify gender or sexuality-wise?" "How do you deal with backlash from those who think kids shouldn't know about 'these things'?" “Why is it important for kids to see queerness represented in media?”On this episode, I interview Lindz Amer (they/them), the creator of Queer Kid Stuff: a web series and media outlet that imagines a kinder and more equal future through highly-accessible education and entertainment for kids ages 3+. Lindz launched QKS in 2015 with their best stuffed friend Teddy as a way...2021-08-0855 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Being a Queer Parent" ft. Stephanie Klemons"What made you decide to have kids?" "Did you ever see examples of queer parents with kids growing up?" "What was the process like for having a kid as a same-sex parents?" "What is the best and hardest part about being a mom?"On this week's episode I interview an award-winning Broadway performer, choreographer, director, educator, and philanthropist, Stephanie Klemons (she/her). Growing up, Stephanie always knew she wanted to have kids. However, until recently, having kids didn't always seem like an achievable dream for many queer people. This was due to the lack of...2021-08-0145 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Living As Your Authentic Self" ft. Jacob Ratliff"How are queer people shamed from expressing ourselves authentically?" "How do we rediscover our authentic voice and self?" "Is there ever a time where code-switching is good?" "How can finding community help us pursue our dreams?"On this episode, I interview business coach and entrepreneur Jacob Ratliff (he/him). Through his business, Jacob aims to "work with committed entrepreneurs who want to create a positive impact on other people’s lives and on the world…who want to change lives and make money doing it." He also markets himself as a coach who specifically works with...2021-07-2544 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Queer Gaming: Animal Crossing" ft. Angie and Luca"What's the deal with Animal Crossing?" "Why do so many queer people love this game?" "What are some examples of queerness in gaming and animation?" "How has Animal Crossing helped us this past year?"On this week's episode, we are talking about one of my favorite subjects, and something that truly came through over this past year: Animal Crossing: New Horizons. I'm joined by special guests Angie (she/her) and Luca (they/them) (Angie of Mokoto and Frankie of Lothorien in the game) of the LGBTQ+ Animal Crossing Facebook group. I...2021-07-1853 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Queer Vernacular" ft. Chloe Davis"How did Queer slang come about?" "What is the difference between my gender identity, sexuality, and my romantic identity?" "What is the difference between appropriation vs. appreciation?" "How has our vernacular evolved?"On this week's episode, I interview the author of the new book The Queen's English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases, Chloe Davis (she/her). Chloe had the idea for the book in 2006 when she landed her first job as a professional performing artist at a Philadelphia-based dance company. She remembered hanging with some of the MVP's of the cast where t...2021-07-1147 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Role Models & Intergenerational Queerness" ft. Tom Delbello"Did you have a queer role model growing up?" "How can we be role models to younger queer folk?" "How do we make connections with queer people of a different generation?" "How do we create accurate representation of queer people in performance?"On this week's episode, I interview my good Judy, collaborator, director, theatre maker, and Canadian, Tom Delbello (he/him). We discuss the importance for queer people to have role models and the impact of making intergenerational connections with other queer people. A study done by PMC Labs says that 60% of LGBTQ+ youth have...2021-07-041h 00Queer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Queer Evolution" ft. Chitah Daniels Kennedy"How has Queerness--queer expression, lifestyle, identity--evolved?" "How has your Queer identity changed over time?" "What gives you hope to keep going?" "What does the next stage of Queer evolution look like?"On this episode, I have the immense pleasure of speaking with Chitah Daniels Kennedy (any pronouns), a San Marcos, TX based drag artist/mother, actress, storyteller, and enchantress. Chitah is someone who has truly gotten to see the evolution of LGBTQ+ acceptance, vernacular, and identity. She has witnessed it not just through her own life and career but through the countless drag children and...2021-06-271h 01Queer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Politics" ft. Congressman Sam Park"Why would someone get involved in politics?" "Why should LGBTQ+ individuals care about our political system?" "What inspires you to keep going in a seemingly rigged system?" "How do we make real change in our political system?"On this episode, I'm joined by Congressman Sam Park (he/him) of Georgia House District 101 to discuss the current state of the American political system. Born and raised in Georgia, Sam is the grandson of refugees from the Korean War and the son of immigrants. It is largely due to his mother--who worked tirelessly to provide for her fam...2021-06-2750 minQueer QueeriesWelcome to Season 2!Welcome to Season 2 of Queer Queeries! "That’s Queeries double e, not queries single e, cause queries single e is straight not gay." I can’t believe it has been a year since I launched this show, and here I am at the beginning of another season full of more incredible conversations with Queer people whom I’m so inspired by. Thank you so much for tuning into this show. Get ready to enjoy a whole other season full of incredible guests and conversation.Follow Us:Website2021-06-2710 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery for...Marti Allen-Cummings""Who is one of your dream guests for this show...?"SURPRISE! This week I'm so excited to release a special episode with an incredible Queer that I've been admiring and wanting to talk to for so long...Marti Allen Cummings (they/them) is an NYC based drag artist and activist/community organizer. Marti is currently running for a city council seat in Manhattan's 7th Council District on the West Side of Manhattan. On this special episode, Marti and I discuss their unconventional way of becoming a drag queen and...2021-06-2721 min
In Another World: A Pop Culture Podcast#27. TV TUESDAYS: Smash S1 E4- "The Cost of Art" (with Nick Eibler)It's time for another edition of TV Tuesdays, and this week I'm joined by a friend of the show, actor/singer/dancer/podcaster, Nick Eibler! He drops by to talk about Smash, season one, episode four, "The Cost of Art". This episode is filled with catty dancers, and special guest star, a baby Nick Jonas!
Nick gives his thoughts of the depictions of broadway ensemble members on the show, and gives more points to add to the "Marilyn leaderboard", getting us closer to finding out who is declared the definitive Marilyn, in the epic battle of Karen...2021-04-131h 18
Let's Take It From The Top2020 Review!Let's Take It From The Top with host, Halle Mastroberardino!It's just you and me today folks! In this 2020 Review bonus episode, I reveal and thank all the incredible people who have helped me get my podcast this far. As this crazy year comes to a close, I look back and realize LTIFTT has given me purpose, and I had to thank all the wonderful humans who allowed that to happen. Feel free to check them out and follow their work... if they've touched my life for the better, chances are they'll do the same for you. 2021-01-0124 minQueer Queeries"Our Fight Has Just Begun"On the Season 1 finale of Queer Queeries, we look towards the future and what we can all do to take strides forward in visibility, rights, and protection for LGBTQ+ people. Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/queer.queeries/) and stay tuned for news on upcoming Bonus episodes and when Season 2 will be released.Email thoughts, feedback, or anything you'd like to say to askqueerqueeries@gmail.comShow Produced by Nick EiblerEdited by Addison McKissackTheme Song written by Matt Gregory, Colin Egan, and...2020-11-0818 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Raising a Gay Child" ft. Kathy and Jay Eibler"What is the hardest part of raising a child who's gay?" "When did you know?" "What was your impression of the LGBTQIA+ community before having a gay child?" "What can I, as a parent, do for my Queer child and other Queer children?"On this final interview of the season, I interview my parents, Kathy and Jay Eibler (she/her, he/his), about their experience of raising a gay child and their journey from no exposure or knowledge about the Queer community to being fully immersed in it and two of the biggest advocates I k...2020-11-011h 06Queer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Sex, Part 2" ft. Natalie Rivera"Why do we have such hesitations when discussing sex?" "What can we learn from the BDSM community?" "How have we assigned gender to roles in sex?" "How is sex a form of self love?"This episode contains mature content.In continuing the discussion from last week on Sex, I interview Natalie Rivera (she/her), host of the How I F*ck podcast: a show that aims to debunk myths and misconceptions about sex by interviewing people of different backgrounds, identities, communities, and lifestyles. I talk with Natalie about why she decided to...2020-10-2552 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Sex, Part 1" ft. Jorrel Javier"Why do we have shame around discussing sex?" "Do you feel shame around discussing sex? Having too much sex?" "Why are fear and sex so integrally linked?" "What is 'pegging'?"This episode contains mature content.On this episode, I interview original Grover in The Lightning Thief musical, fierce slam poet, and incredible human, Jorrel Javier (he/him), and we are here to discuss everyone's favorite three letter, adult activity.....SEX. Sex is such an integral part to not only Queer culture but all cultures because we all have such a complicated rel...2020-10-181h 01Queer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Queerness and Family" ft. Jimmy Larkin"How did having a closeted father impact you?" "How do you talk about queerness with your family?" "How do you talk about queerness with kids?" "How can we all be better at normalizing queerness?"On this episode, I interview Jimmy Larkin (he/him), a fellow actor and creator of the Instagram account "Let's Heart It For The Choice" which is sweeping musical theatre accounts across the nation. When Jimmy was younger, he was cast in the show Falsettos, a musical that centers a family dealing with a father who's a newly out gay man. It...2020-10-1145 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Being Trans, Part 2" ft. Sunshine Bella"How do you know if you're trans?" "What would our spirits be if we didn't have oppressive voices telling us what to be?" "What is the energy that connects all Queer people?" "Why do we need to say 'black lives matter' and 'black trans lives matter?'"On this episode, I interview Sunshine Bella (she/her), published author, hair and fashion stylist, empowerment speaker, and the first trans woman and trans woman of color to be on the board of the Alliance For Full Acceptance. On of the first things I was curious about in...2020-10-0445 min
Let's Take It From The TopEpisode 4: Nick EiblerLet’s Take It From The Top with Nick Eibler! Nick dives deep into the research and work he put into playing the Emcee in Cabaret while in college. I learned so much about Cabaret and Nick through our discussion, and I hope you do too! We hit everything from RuPaul’s Drag Race to on stage shenanigans, so sit back, relax, and enjoy! Let’s Connect!Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail ltifttpodcast@gmail.com Connect with Nick!Instagram @nickolase77 & @queer.queeriesTwitter @nickolase77
2020-10-0243 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Being Trans, Part 1" Ft. Kayden Taylor"When did you know you were trans?" "What hardships have you experienced as a transgender person?" "Have you experienced transphobia within the Queer community?" "How can we all work to be more inclusive of TGNC (Trans Gender Non-Conforming)?"On this week's episode, I'm joined by Kayden Taylor (he/him), the host of the Transcaster Radio, a podcast about trans life and all the things that go along with it. In a recent study done by GLAAD, 80% of Americans say they don't personally know someone who is transgender. That means most of what audiences learn about...2020-09-2746 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Gay Icons" ft. Zacary Landolt"What is a Gay Icon?" "Who are some of your favorite Gay Icons?" "What do Gay Icons teach us?" "Are you a Gay Icon?"On this week's episode, I decided to switch things up a little bit: me and guest, Zacary Landolt (he/him) of the In Another World podcast, play a little game of "Guess That Icon" where each of us gives the other three words that describe some of our most favorite Gay Icons. What is a Gay Icon you may ask? Well, depending on which Gay you talk to they have different...2020-09-2052 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...Being Gay and Greek" ft. Addison McKissack"What was the hardest part about being out in a sorority?" "Did ever feel you were just used as a face of acceptance and inclusion for a place that wasn't that?" "What are the best parts about Greek life?" "How can we change a system so rooted in antiquated ways?"On this week's episode, I interview Addison McKissack (she/her), who's a journalist and the editor of our show; not only that but she is also and Alpha Delta Pi alumna and the first openly gay president of the National Panhellenic Conference chapter at Texas...2020-09-1346 minQueer Queeries"I have a Queery about...'Preference'" ft. Marquis Johnson"It's not racist. It's just my preference." "I just prefer someone who is more masculine over feminine." "No fats, no fems, no Asians...just my preference." "Please don’t think this is racist but..." "You're cute for an Asian guy."On this week's episode, my guest, actor and FIERCE cycling instructor, Marquis Johnson (he/him), and I delve into the problematic term "preference." It is a well known fact that digital Queer dating apps, like Grindr and Scruff, have a major racism problem. Even while apps like Grindr have launched campaigns to combat this type of...2020-09-0648 min