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LGBTQ+ individuals often struggle to find their community and a place of support, encountering societal stigma and discrimination that can make it challenging to connect with others who share their experiences and understand their unique needs. LGBTQ+ individuals who also have autism often navigate a complex intersection of identities, facing distinct challenges and experiences that require support and understanding.

In this episode, Max Korten joins us to discuss his experiences as a gay man with autism, queer dating with a developmental disability, and how we can all work together to make the LGBTQ+ community a more inclusive space.

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• Follow Max Korten on Instagram

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Located at the northern tip of Cape Code in Massachusetts, Provincetown is a coastal town renowned for its vibrant arts scene and historic significance and celebrated as a premier gay tourist destination known for its inclusive atmosphere, lively LGBTQ+ events, and welcoming community.

In this episode, we’re diving into Provincetown's rich history, exploring how it evolved into a premier gay tourist destination and uncovering the vibrant tapestry of its queer heritage.

Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 17. Mobsters & Mos: How the Mafia Owned Gay Nightlife
• Listen to Episode 24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor‪?
• Listen to Episode 65. 65. Fire Island 

Additional Resources:

• US Census Bureau
• A Brief History of Provincetown, Massachusetts
• How Ptown Got So Gay, Gay, Gay
• Why Is Provincetown So Gay?
• Cape Queer? A Case Study of Provincetown, Massachusetts
• The Pilgrim House
• The Pilgrim House Hotel (May 17, 1973)
• Fantasia Fair: Miscellaneous Documents
• Womencrafts
• Provincetown Business Guild
• Carnival
• Ptown Hacks (Towleroad 2015)
• Bear Week Provincetown
• Bear Week

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LGBTQ+ advocacy dates back to early 20th-century efforts, such as the formation of the Society for Human Rights in 1924, and gained momentum with landmark events like the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which galvanized a global movement for equality and rights. Despite significant progress, ongoing advocacy is crucial to combat persistent discrimination, ensure legal protections, and promote societal acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.

In this episode, Anthony Munger, Program Manager for the Louisville Pride Foundation and a licensed social worker, joins us to discuss the importance of continued LGBTQ+ advocacy, especially around areas impacting LGBTQ+ health.

Additional Resources:

• Follow Anthony Munger on Instagram
• Learn More About Louisville Pride Foundation

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The Trump administration had a detrimental impact on LGBTQ+ rights by rolling back protections and supporting religious exemptions that allowed discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals. Looking ahead to the 2024 election, The Heritage Foundation has published Project 2025, a 920-page extremist policy agenda and staffing blueprint with conservative ideals, for the next Republican administration to swiftly implement upon taking office in January 2025.

In this episode, we’re dissecting the Heritage Foundation's conservative influence, including its significant impact on the Trump administration's policies, and why Project 2025 poses a serious threat to LGBTQ+ Americans and democracy at large.

Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 30. Gay Sex Education (or the Lack Thereof)
• Listen to Episode 46. Obergefell v. Hodges and the Ongoing Fight for Marriage Equality
• Listen to Episode 67. 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

Additional Resources:

• The Heritage Foundation
• Mandate for Leadership
• How One Conservative Think Tank is Stocking Trump’s Government
• Kevin Roberts
• Donations Have Surged to Groups Linked to Conservative Project 2025
• Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise
• The White House Gender Policy Council
• Congressional Leaders Form Task Force to Counter Project 2025 and Defend Democracy
• Sign the Petition to Reject Project 2025
• Sign the Petition Urging Congress to Pass the Equality Act

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In today's challenging real estate market, aspiring home buyers grapple with rising prices, limited inventory, and intense competition, making the pursuit of homeownership more difficult than ever. To add a layer of complexity, gay home buyers may encounter challenges such as discrimination, limited representation, and concerns about acceptance in certain neighborhoods, highlighting the ongoing need for a more inclusive and affirming real estate environment.

In this episode, Ryan Windt, a Philadelphia-based real estate agent, joins us to share key factors that LGBTQ+ people should be mindful of when house hunting, along with homebuying tips and myths.

Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor? 
• Listen to Episode 106. Long Live Queer Nightlife (with Amin Ghaziani) 

Additional Resources:

• Send Ryan Your Real Estate Inquiries
• Follow Ryan on Instagram
• Why You Should Let a Gay Realtor Help You Find Your Next Home!
• Why Gayborhoods Matter: The Street Empirics of Urban Sexualities
• Once a Crucial Refuge, ‘Gayborhoods’ Lose L.G.B.T.Q. Residents in Major Cities

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During Pride month, many corporations and "allies" enthusiastically showcase their support, donning rainbows and sponsoring LGBTQ+ events. But once July 1st rolls around, the vibrant displays of pro-LGBTQ+ sentiments often fade from their workplaces, leaving questions about the depth of their commitment to inclusivity.

In this episode, we’re addressing “performative allyship,” a form of superficial activism that focuses on the appearance of allyship rather than meaningful action, and discussing how “allies” can and should do better.

Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 09. Corporate Greed & Rainbow Capitalism
• Listen to Episode 16. Being an Ally (with Cheyenne Filipczyk)

Additional Resources:

• Corporate Performative Allyship: It’s Hurting Your Bottom Line
• Performative Allyship: How to Spot It and Avoid Engaging with It
• Performative Allies Are Out Here Being Fake As Hell
• There's More to Allyship Than Pride and Rainbows
• Pride Month Marketing: Avoid Performative Allyship
• True Allyship: A Toolkit for Allies of the LGBTQIA+ Community

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Throughout LGBTQ+ history, drag has held an essential role as a form of expression, resistance, and solidarity, offering a platform for self-discovery and challenging societal norms. From fighting back in the Stonewall Riots to raising funds for research during the AIDS crisis, it has been instrumental in fostering community, amplifying voices, and advocating for equality and acceptance.

In this episode, Bev (@itsbevbitch), Philadelphia’s very own Queen of Comedy, joins us to share her experiences as a fabulous drag performer and how drag continues to intersect activism while pushing back against anti-drag legislation.

Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 73. Brunch: The Most Important Gay Meal of the Day

Additional Resources:

• Learn More About Bev
• Watch Bev’s Performances
• Follow Bev on Instagram
• Follow Bev on TikTok
• Follow Bev on Facebook
• Follow Bev on X
• Book Bev on Cameo
• Support Bev
• The Extraordinary Rise of Drag Brunch: A Dining Delight or a Betrayal of Queer History?

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Despite the rainbows and parades, Pride tends to remind the LGBTQ+ people of the systemic oppression queer communities have faced, highlighting the ongoing journey toward true equality. Amidst this struggle, it's crucial to embrace and celebrate queer joy as a testament to resilience and a beacon of hope for a more inclusive future.

In this episode, we’re delving into the importance of queer joy and how we can embrace it year-round to challenge the narrative that being queer is rooted in trauma while continuing to raise our voices for further progress and equality.

Additional Resources:

• Queer Joy: What It is and Why We Need More of It
• Sustaining Queer Joy and Potentiality: Through Independent Production with Homoground Music Podcast
• The Art of Queer Joy
• Queer Joy As Empowerment
• Celebrating Queer Joy During Pride
• This is What LGBTQ+ Joy Looks Like
• The Queer Joy Project
• The Queer Joy Project: Tell Your Story
• The Queer Joy Project: Get Involved

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Poetry serves as a rich medium where the intersecting identities of gay men, encompassing aspects of sexuality, gender, race, class, and more, intertwine to craft narratives that reflect the multifaceted experiences and perspectives within the LGBTQ+ community.

In this episode, Anthony DiPietro, author of kiss & release, joins us to discuss the importance of inclusive literature, the queerness of poetry, and incorporating pride in his writing.

Additional Resources:

• Learn More About Anthony DiPietro
• Follow Anthony DiPietro on Instagram
• Read kiss & release

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In previous episodes, we discussed how the shifting dynamics of gayborhoods and dating app culture have impacted queer nightlife. While the closure of traditional gay bars might be viewed by some as a cause for concern, it fosters a broader conversation about the organic evolution of queer social spaces.

In this episode, Amin Ghaziani, Professor of Sociology and Canada Research Chair in Sexuality and Urban Studies at the University of British Columbia and author of six books and countless academic articles, joins us to discuss his research and findings on today’s queer nightlife and how we can all work together to create a future where every individual finds belonging and celebration in our shared spaces.

Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 17. Mobsters & Mos: How the Mafia Owned Gay Nightlife
• Listen to Episode 24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor?
• Listen to Episode 96. Should You Swipe Left on Gay Dating Apps?

Additional Resources:

• Learn More About Amin Ghaziani
• Follow Amin Ghaziani on Instagram
• Follow Amin Ghaziani on X
• Read Long Live Queer Nightlife
• Read Why Gayborhoods Matter: The Street Empirics of Urban Sexualities

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