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QueertowneFeartowne: Ayden Castellanos of SustoFor our third and final episode of Feartowne this year, we’re sitting down with a Good Judy who’s also queering Austin’s podcast scene: the one and only Ayden Castellanos (he/they).
Ayden is the host and creator of Susto, a popular ooky spooky podcast centered on paranormal folklore from Latin American & Hispanic cultures - which you should check out after you finish listening to our decidedly giggly conversation together. We dished on the hottest scary movie villains (Hi Michael), theorized on why horror is so popular in the Latin community, and maybe schmaybe interacted with W...
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QueertowneFeartowne: Dragula's Louisianna PurchaseWhat happens when drag meets horror? Find out in this spine-chilling episode of our Feartowne miniseries! Hosts Mase and Javi venture into Coco Coquette, Austin's premier wig store, to chat with the legendary Louisianna Purchase (she/they).
A fixture in Austin's vibrant drag scene, Dragula Season Three top-four finalist, and hostess of Die Felicia at Elysium, Louisianna Purchase brings a unique blend of glamour, gore and giggles to the table. From heartfelt thoughts on Austin's drag scene to hilarious backstage stories during her time on Dragula, this episode is bursting with tricks and treats. We're so thrilled to s...
2024-10-141h 05
QueertowneFeartowne: The Haunting of Easterly's KitchenBoo, witches! Queertowne morphs into our yearly celebration of Halloween - aptly titled Feartowne - as Mase, Javi, and Charlie conjure queer chaos in Easterly's haunted kitchen. Dare to join us for: a lightning round of Halloween Truth or Dare, a deep dive into the most homophobic options in the candy bowl, and a delightfully deranged round of Queertowne Quiz Time.
Warning: May cause uncontrollable laughter and an insatiable craving for gay Halloween shenanigans. Listen at your own fabulous risk!
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2024-10-0153 min
The Tea with Bri138. The Tea with Bri and Mase KBri sits down with Mase Kerwick (pronouns: he/him) to 'spill the tea' about rewriting goals for yourself in your 30s and being less afraid to do things alone.
Mase can be found on Instagram at @masekerwick.
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*This episode was recorded on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
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The Tea with Bri can be found on Instagram at @TheTeaWithBri.
You can find Briona Jenkins on Instagram at @brionajenkins
You can send an email to theteawithbri@gmail.com
2024-09-2653 min
City Cast AustinWhat To Know About Austin’s Queer Dating SceneWe recently explored why dating in Austin sucks for straight singles. But as you may know, the Austin area has one of the country’s largest concentrations of LGBTQ-plus people, and dating is just as hard for us. For today’s episode, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Mase Kerwick, a multi-disciplinary storyteller and one of the hosts of Queertowne, a weekly podcast. We discuss it all — how to find love in our ever-changing city, including Mase’s advice on where to meet other queer Austinites, and the clubs we wish we could bring back. We’d like to than...
2024-09-1934 min
QueertowneArt is a Friend with Xavier SchipaniIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase and Charlie sit down with visual artist and trans-activist Xavier Schipani (he/him) for a wide-ranging conversation about how he explores queer identity, the trans masculine body, sexuality, memory, and language in his work.
This episode was recorded within the Tudor Cottage in Kingsbury Commons—one of Pease Park’s many gems! Pease Park isn’t just what you see from Lamar—it’s an 84 acre park where wellness, art, learning, and conservation come together to create a vibrant community hub for students, families and Austinites.
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2024-09-171h 00Queertowne"Wrestling is Gay" with Roxy CastilloToday's wrestling-centric episode of Queertowne features a return from our good pal, stand up comedian and wrestling super fan Roxy Castillo (she/her). Join us as we explore the humor and heart of wrestling through a very queer lens - and make sure to stick around for one of our goofiest versions of Queertowne Quiz Time to date.
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Queertowne is hosted by Mase Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Charlie Bl...
2024-09-051h 09QueertowneSummer Superlatives with James Scott and Hope BachmanIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase and Charlie are joined by James Scott, the Austin Chronicle's Calendar and Qmmunity Editor, and our friend Hope Bachman to unpack the endurance race that has become Brat Summer and what we'd personally call Summer 2024. Then we give out some juicy awards for our favorite pop-culture and personal moments of the summer. This is a fun one!
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Queertowne is hosted by Ma...
2024-08-1955 minQueertowneCarmen Llanes Pulido's Vision for AustinIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase and Javi sit down with mayoral candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido (she/her) inside of Neon Grotto. Join us for an in-depth conversation about Carmen's community-driven campaign, her upbringing in Austin, and her vision for the future of Central Texas.
Learn more about Carmen by visiting https://www.carmen4mayor.com/.
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Queertowne is hosted by Mase Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Ch...
2024-07-2953 minQueertowneKristen's Surprise Birthday EpisodeIn this episode of Queertowne, Kristen surprised us mid-recording with not one but two shocking revelations. The first was that this episode would come out on her actual birthday - HBD K WASH - but you'll have to listen to the full episode to see what else was spilled.
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Queertowne is hosted by Mase Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Charlie Blaine, and Kristen Washington. Elizabeth Easterly is our prod...
2024-07-0148 minQueertowneBrigitte Bandit returns to QueertowneThe episode you've been waiting for! Brigitte Bandit, the popular drag queen and inspirational political activist based in Austin, returns to Queertowne five years after performing in our last Halloween show before Covid. During our sit down conversation, Brigitte opens up about her extremely low key and not at all newsworthy journey these past few years. (Spoiler Alert: she's kind of a big deal these days.)
We also get into Brigitte's creative process, how her identity as a nonbinary AFAB queen influences her approach to performance and activism, and why she thrives within Austin's dynamic drag scene...
2024-06-171h 00QueertowneSeason 4 Premiere: Big Laughs at The Little Gay ShopWe’re back and gayer than ever. Mase, Javi, Charlie and Kristen visit one of our favorite queer spaces in town - The Little Gay Shop - to kick off the fourth season of Queertowne and catch up on the hilarious absurdity of our lives since wrapping season three.
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Queertowne is hosted by Mase Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Charlie Blaine, and Kristen Washington. Elizabeth Easterly is ou...
2024-06-0356 minQueertowneBest of 2023In this special episode of Queertowne, Charlie sits down with Kristen to revisit some of their favorite moments that were featured on the pod in 2023. Featuring snippets from episodes with Erica Nix, Armin A. Dorri, Aira Juliet, Deb Majumdar & Ananyaa Ravi, Brandi Davis, Charlie Bonner & Adri Perez, The Queer Black Women Alliance, and more.
2023-12-2842 min
QueertowneA Hilarious Holigay Party with Queer Film TheoryJust in time for the holigays, the lovely cohosts of Queer Film Theory, Mike Graupmann (he/they) and Lesley Clayton (she/her), visit Queertowne for a very giggly and delightful conversation with Mase and Javi. We discuss the origins of their free monthly show for cinema lovers at Alamo Mueller, our favorite holiday films, and the shockingly queer storytelling history of The Muppets. Make sure to stick around for one of our goofiest rounds of Queertowne Quiz Time yet!
2023-12-211h 02QueertowneBeth Schindler is a Dyke You Should KnowBeth Schindler, the prolific artist and community organizer known for curating important recurring events like Austin's Dyke March, visits Queertowne to chat with Mase and Charlie about the 10th anniversary of Lesbian Wedding, the popular party and Dyke centered event that she's been throwing since 2013. During our sit down conversation, Beth (she/her) also opens up about her creative process, how her identity as a Dyke influences her approach to art and activism, and why she thrives within Austin's DIY queer scene.
2023-12-1456 min
QueertowneOur Slutty Sixth Birthday PartyJoin Mase, Javi, Charlie and Kristen for a very special episode that sees Laura return to Queertowne to celebrate the sixth anniversary of our first live show. After taking a walk down memory lane, we examine the relationship the queer community has with the internet. Spoiler Alert: We talk about porn for a while! We wrap things up with a very silly parody of the dramatic cast reunions that have become a staple of reality television. Enjoy!
2023-11-211h 04QueertowneFeartowne: Blaise Ricin’s Dance of the OccultJoin us for the spellbinding finale of our Feartowne miniseries as we uncover the transformative potential of movement and explore the enchanting world of dancer, burlesque performer, and practicing witch, Blaise Ricin. Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and utterly captivated by his unique journey and the magic he brings to the world.
2023-10-2654 minQueertowneFeartowne: Giggles in the DarkFor this second episode of our three-part Halloween-themed miniseries Feartowne, Mase, Javi and Charlie are joined by our production manager Elizabeth for a candlelit gigglefest about the sexiest horror films and the many ways we gays celebrate the season. Recorded shortly after Mase moved into his new place, the group catches up on what’s been going on in their lives and what they’ve been up to this fall. We then close out with a very silly Halloween-inspired round of Queertowne Quiz Time.
2023-10-121h 11QueertowneFeartowne: Exploring Queer Horror with Bears Rebecca FonteToday’s all new episode of Queertowne kicks off a three part Halloween-themed miniseries called Feartowne. Joining Mase and Javi is seasoned film festival programmer, journalist and filmmaker Bears Rebecca Fonte. As the writer/director of several horror movies, Bears Rebecca (she/her) brought a deep knowledge of the genre and opened up about discovering her trans identity while working on a narrative short about conversation therapy, why lesbian vampires have historically proven to be important to queer visibility on screen, and the films that made an impression on her as a kid.
2023-09-281h 01QueertowneBreaking Barriers: In-Depth with the Queer Black Women AllianceOn this weeks episode of Queertowne, Mase and Kristen sit down for an intimate and thoughtful conversation with Nekaybaw and Hadassa, board members of Queer Black Women Alliance. Founded in 2021, QBWA is a non-profit organization providing a safe space for building healthy friendships and community, through social gatherings and community outreach. The org encourages overall wellness through mental health awareness and counseling resources, and supports queer black women in pursuing entrepreneurship and higher education throughout Central Texas. We loved learning more about the great work they're doing and think y'all will too.
Note: This conversation explores topics of d...
2023-09-141h 01QueertowneWe're Not Having Kids... Right?In this episode of Queertowne, the QT crew - Mase, Javi, Charlie, and Kristen - manage to catch up with each other about life lately, even though Kristen isn't sure what day it is. We then discuss the complexities of parenthood in this current era of political and environmental chaos, and why so many of us in the queer community are excited by the childless by choice movement. And make sure to buckle up for a particularly silly round of Queertowne Quiz Time.
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2023-08-311h 01QueertowneKristen Feels the RushNo friendships were harmed in the making of today’s boozy brunch episode of Queertowne. In an attempt to evade the ceaseless Texas heat, the QT gang - Mase, Javi, Charlie, and Kristen - gather together for a spicy conversation and some chilled cocktails. This episode’s Hot Topic takes a brief dip into the sometimes icy and often spicy waters of emotions brought on by fast friendships in the queer community, and closes out with a rousing round of Queertowne Quiz Time. Crack open a cold bev and give this episode a listen!
2023-08-1758 minQueertowneA dive into body-positive euphoria with Erica NixToday’s all new episode of Queertowne features a wide ranging conversation with Erica Nix, a queer and trans-inclusive body positive activist and personal trainer who’s resided in Austin since 1999. Erica (she/they) is a performance artist, photographer and even former mayoral candidate who opened up to us about Austin’s queer community and the significance of preserving the people and places that have defined this cherished town, plus the body-positive euphoria behind her empowering approach to working out.
2023-07-271h 13QueertowneSeason 3 Premiere: Welcome back to QueertowneToday’s all new episode of Queertowne features a sharp and surprising conversation about how we’re surviving this extremely hot summer, how we feel about certain queer adjacent labels, and - of course - a very silly round of Queertowne Quiz Time.
2023-07-141h 01QueertowneSeason 2 Finale: Aira Juliet is Black and Queer AFFor our season two finale of Queertowne, Mase is joined by our producer Kristen Washington (she/her) and guest host Charlie Blaine (they/them) for a captivating conversation with Aira Juliet, the creator and host of Black and Queer AF. Aira (she/her) opens up about her experiences as a Black performer in Austin and why she felt called to create the show, as well as the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the show from the Black LGBTQIA+ community and what she's excited to bring to the show over the coming months. We then poured a bit more wine to...
2023-05-041h 18QueertowneInside the Texas Legislature: Charlie Bonner and Adri Pérez on the Fight for LGBTQ+ RightsIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase and Javi sit down with Charlie Bonner and Adri Pérez, two noted political activists who've been organizing against and drawing awareness to the unprecedented wave of anti-LGBTQ bills currently moving through the 2023 Texas Legislative Session. Charlie (he/him) and Adri (they/them) explain how our state legislature operates, why they continue to advocate for a more inclusive Texas, and what folks can do to support the important work already being done.
2023-04-201h 09QueertowneDr. Debarun Majumdar & Ananyaa RaviIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase and Javi sit down with two members of Austin's queer South Asian community - Dr. Debarun Majumdar and Ananyaa Ravi - for a moving conversation on their experiences emigrating from India as a queer person and what it's been like settling in Austin. Deb (he/him) opens up about why he founded Khush ATX, a now 200 person organization for queer Desis in Central Texas, how it's felt being one of the only out gay members of his generation in Austin, and what about this current political climate compelled him to marry his partner...
2023-04-131h 13QueertowneNo Thots, Just Laughs with Brandi DavisIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase and K Wash sit down with stand up comedian Brandi Davis, host of Cabin Fever Comedy. Brandi (they/she) walks everyone through some famous lesbian romances before answering Mase's rapid fire questions about love, sex and the 512. Laughs ensue!
2023-04-0659 min
QueertowneA Shining Moment of Pure HomosexualityIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase and Javi sit down for their first one on one conversation in a year. Honestly we're not even sure if we can list off everything that's discussed in this moving, hilarious, and very very gay episode.
2023-03-021h 25QueertowneIvy Le's Fear of Going OutsideIn this episode of Queertowne, the gang sits down with comedian Ivy Le, who isn't just out of the closet, she's outside. Ivy (she/they) opens up her podcast, The Fear of Going Outside (FOGO), as well as her queer open mic show, Tongue & Cheek. Mase then leads Ivy and Javi through a round of Queertowne QuizTime, which Laura enjoys judging for the first time. Laughs ensue!
2023-02-2345 minQueertowneHow Research and Social Change Intersect with Armin A. DorriIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase and Laura sit down with Armin A. Dorri, a doctoral student at the University of Texas. Armin (he/him) researches factors that influence health and well-being among LGBTQ+ populations, and aims to answer specific questions - like what can we do to encourage folks to seek out resources? - in an effort to improve their lives.
2023-02-161h 08QueertowneBest of 2022In this special episode of Queertowne, Mase sits down with our producer Kristen to revisit some of their favorite moments from the past year.
2022-12-2650 minQueertowneThree Hot Queers Navigating the HoligaysJust in time for the winter holigays, Mase, Javi and Kristen examine our thoughts and anxieties heading into the busiest time of the year and how our personal backgrounds inform how we engage in holiday activities. Javi walks us through his family's trip to El Salvador over Thanksgiving and why he's grateful for alone time. Mase shares an update on his dating life and how he's trying to frame his outlook on another series of dating app updates. All of us share our favorite Christmas movies and why our first beverage sponsor made this a conversation to remember.
2022-12-191h 04QueertowneOur Friend Crush on Jen Parkhill & Damian Joseph QuinnIn this episode of Queertowne, Mase sits down with Jen Parkhill and Damian Joseph Quinn, two long-term friends who've been collaborating on a short film called Honey & Milk for the past three years. During this wide-ranging conversation, JP (they/she) and Dame (he/she/they) open up about their collaborative partnership, how they curated the right team to bring this project to the finish line, and why telling this story changed them. We also discuss the necessity of queer friendships and how they've informed our creative endeavors, as well as the subsequent internal journeys cultivated along the way. This...
2022-12-121h 16QueertowneThe Beauty of Vulnerability with Caleb De CasperToday's episode of Queertowne features Austin's prevailing rock and roll glamour boy: Caleb De Casper, a classically trained vocalist and pianist who’s bringing glam rock and dark synth pop to stages across the country. Caleb (he/they) chatted with Laura, Mase and Kristen about his set at ACL this fall, what happened when the City of Austin declared April 21 to be Caleb De Casper Day, and who inspired him to become the artist he is today. We also touch upon the beauty of being vulnerable in public spaces, how Caleb's confidently exploring their gender fluidity on stage, and wh...
2022-12-051h 04QueertowneQueertowne's First Live EpisodeTo celebrate the fifth anniversary of Queertowne's live show, we held our first ever live recording of the podcast during ColdTowne Theater's 16th anniversary celebration. Once nestled up in front of our live studio audience, the QT gang sets out to make the safe space for anti-swifties, Javi makes a not at all bitter Negroni Sbagliato, Laura regales the crowd with world cup penguins and other lesbian tales, and Mase get's spicy during Queertowne Quiz Time. Buckle up for a hilariously sexy time on this episode of QT, where every topic is gay so don't even ask.
2022-11-281h 01QueertowneA Conversation with Dylan Garsee & Irielle WesleyIn this episode, Mase is joined in the QT clubhouse with two dear friends: Dylan Garsee and Irielle Wesley. Dylan (they/them) is the mastermind behind some of Austin's most evocative comedy sketches, and Irielle (she/her) is Queertowne's youngest guest to-date. They discuss their upcoming improv show 'We're the Queers' (playing at Fallout Theater Saturdays at 7 this November), the importance of processing dark times through humor, and invite you in on some juicy goss. Grab a warm bevy and get ready to sink in to this cozy listen of Queertowne.
2022-11-171h 11QueertowneSeason 2 Premiere: Trace Thurman says Adiós AustinFor our Season 2 premiere, Mase, Laura and Kristen sit down with Trace Thurman of the popular podcast Horror Queers. Trace (he/him) is an award winning podcast host, freelance writer, and film critic who visited Queertowne shortly before relocating with his husband from Austin to Colorado. We discuss Trace's thoughts on his time in Austin, his favorite scary movies with queer elements, and why the collective fascination with Final Girls is paramount to understanding the horror genre. Laura opens up her initial experiences in LA and how she's adapting to her new home. We also debut our new game...
2022-11-141h 07QueertowneSeason 1 Finale: Ending on a High NoteFor Queertowne's Season 1 Finale, Mase, Laura and Javi compete to see who can ask the highest, most stoner-iest question. Giggles ensue.
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QueertowneLee Robinson takes us to DyketopiaThis week, host Mase Kerwick talks to his best friend, Denver-based stand-up comedian Lee Robinson. Lee (they/them) visited Queertowne to discuss launching their popular queer variety show Dyketopia, why their friendships have been so important to developing their comedy style, and which experiences best prepared them to create their own content with confidence. Mase and Lee also reminisce about their time driving the Planters NUTmobile and some of the nutty hijinks they got up to while traveling across America, the cultural differences between Colorado and Texas, and one very chaotic night that neither of them seem to fully remember.
2022-10-181h 32QueertowneChoosing Optimism with Kyle DeLeonKyle DeLeon is a testicular cancer survivor and grassroots organizing manager for the American Cancer Society. Kyle (he/him) visited Queertowne to chat with Mase and Javi about how he's cultivated control of his own narrative as an education tool for others, his favorite pop divas and how they inspire him during hard times, and how he’s come into his own over the past few years. The guys also cover topics like how they fit into male stereotypes, performing naked (yes, you read that right) and, most notably, the importance of the label queer in their own lives.
2022-10-031h 27QueertowneMase's 30th Birthday RoastIn this episode, Mase kicks off his 30s with Javi and our producer Kristen for a hilarious deep dive into some of the most shocking and special moments from the - wait for it - 100 first dates he's gone in his lifetime. Our tipsy trio is joined by call-in voice recordings from Jules Mandel, Haley Alea Erickson, and Blair Stokes, who share their perspectives on key romantic moments from Mase's dating vault.
2022-07-201h 16QueertowneJo Chan (Top Chef Season 19)Jo Chan is an Austin-based executive chef who competed on Top Chef Season 19. Jo (she/her) visited Queertowne to chat with Mase about her amazing experiences on Top Chef and reveals how she brings an empathetic leadership style with a strong work ethic to the kitchen. Jo opens up about meeting her now fiancé during the intensity of the first Covid wave in 2020 and what brought her from California to New York to Scandinavia to Austin. Recorded shortly before Jo stepped away from chic Zilker hotspot Eberly, Jo shares her approach to overseeing the operations of Eberly’s kitchen and...
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Queertowne"A PG-13 Threesome"In this episode, Mase is joined for the first time on the pod by Laura AND Javi for our first all host conversation. Recorded just before Laura moved to LA, we reflect back on our many experiences working on Queertowne together since 2017 and our favorite memories along the way. After Mase discusses one of his nascent pop-culture crushes while growing up, Laura and Javi join for a spicy roundtable discussion of the performers and characters who helped us discover our queer identities. We also discuss: threesomes, butt stuff, the future of Austin's physical queer community, our reactions to Troye...
2022-06-121h 18Queertowne"My Chaos Year of Dating" with Bri JenkinsBriona “Bri” Jenkins is a 32-year-old Black, queer woman changing the world by empowering people to own their stories through vulnerability. Bri (she/her/hers) visited Queertowne to discuss what it was like moving to Austin from the northeast and how isolating it felt to find herself the only Black person in the room. Bri and Mase talk about what it looks like to find community in the 512 as a single person, how to push past personal insecurities that can arise on dating apps or in our DMs, and how enriching it can be to cultivate queer friendships. Bri expl...
2022-05-281h 03QueertowneNurturing Identity and Cultivating Community with Ivy ChiuBorn in Taiwan, raised in Texas, Ivy Chiu is a cinematographer versatile in scripted and unscripted filmmaking. Ivy (she/they) visited Queertowne to discuss how Austin's film scene has cultivated her personal identity and artistic community, how her childhood within an immigrant family impacts her artistry and worldview, and her initial experiences in Austin while attending UT's RTF program. We recorded this shortly before Laura moved to LA to further her acting career, so Laura also opens up about her decision to split her time between two cities and what she's hoping to cultivate for herself on the west c...
2022-05-121h 23QueertowneKelsey Smith is "Mase's Longest Friend"Kelsey Smith is an actress, child psychologist, and one of Mase's closest childhood friends. Kelsey (she/her) visited QueerTowne to chat about her childhood in Austin with Mase, coming out as bi several years into her current relationship, and what she learned about herself in 2020. Javi and Kelsey discuss the difficulties of providing mental health services to students throughout the pandemic and how continued the intensity of this moment is impacting their work. Kelsey opens up about her husband's recent health crisis, the unexpected friendship that's formed from that experience, and why she's proud to be queer in a...
2022-04-0155 minQueertowne"A Breath of Fresh Their" with Adri PérezAdri Pérez is an unapologetically queer, trans, and first generation immigrant who's working as a LGBTQ+ Policy Advocate for the ACLU of Texas. Adri (they/them) visited QueerTowne to discuss the important advocacy work they're doing on behalf of queer & trans Texas and how they cultivate inner resiliency during turbulent times. Adri and Mase discuss being single in Austin and what it means to flirt via Instagram. Adri opens up about their first six months in Austin, what their experience was like coming out while attending an all girls Catholic school in West Texas, and why they have h...
2022-03-1956 minQueertowneNatural Wine EnthusiastsPlease give a warm welcome as our third co-host Javi makes his Big Gay Entrance in QueerTowne! Mase and Javi sit down to discuss the experience of pivoting a live show into a podcast. Javi opens up about the recent passing of his dog Studley, why Palm Springs is gayer than Austin, and how he got into natural wine. Mase and Javi talk about how Austin has changed over the last 20 years, why it was hard to watch 'And Just Like That', and how getting COVID changed Mase's outlook on life. Given the title, this episode might be best...
2022-03-1552 minQueertowne"Fruit of Some Kind" with Michael BarnesMichael Barnes, a renowned local historian and longtime columnist for the Austin American-Statesman, dropped by the QT Clubhouse to chat with Mase and Laura about Austin’s queer history, the importance of community and chosen family during these turbulent times, and why visibility matters for younger generations. Michael (he/him) shares his perspective on how sex positivity has advanced in Texas over the years, and opens up about life with his partner of 32 years. Originally recorded during the 2021 Winter Solstice, everyone shares their intentions for the year ahead and makes a promise to return in a year to see ho...
2022-03-1253 minQueertowne"Open Heart, Open Hole" with Chorizo FunkPlease welcome Eddie Campos a.k.a. Chorizo Funk to the QT Clubhouse. Laura and Mase sat down with one of Austin’s best DJ’s for a meaningful chat about coming out later in life, how our upbringings shaped our current relationship with Christmas, and bad behavior when interacting with a DJ at a club. Eddie (he/him) describes how COVID-19 impacted his career, what his experience has been as a Latinx DJ in a predominantly white city, and how he hopes to create lasting change in Austin for other BIPOC artists and performers. Note: We recorded this epis...
2022-03-051h 01QueertowneSeries Premiere: 25 Dates with 26 PeopleIn this inaugural episode of QueerTowne, Laura and Mase discuss their perspectives as queer Austinites and what they hope to accomplish by pivoting their long running variety show into a podcast. Inspired by Laura's announcement that she's moving to LA, the two of them reflect on how living in Texas' fractured political climate is impacting their mental and physical health, and why queer spaces are so vital for human connection. Mase opens up about the current complexity of his dating life and sees how his experiences compare to Laura's 14-year-long partnership with her wife.
2022-02-2246 min