All Things Queer Podcast

All Things Queer Podcast

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All Things Queer Podcast episodes

  • All Things Queer Podcast – 6 October 2021
    Mark Latham's proposed Education Bill would severely restrict the discussion of LGBTQ+ subjects in NSW schools, including mention of the existence of transgender people and gender fluidity.
    Host Harriet gets a rundown of the bill from Jack Whitney, co-convener of the New South Wales Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby
    Next, Harriet is joined by Blake Cassette, the first drag king to be crowned winner of POP Princess, Connections' long-running drag competition.
    36 min
  • All Things Queer – 29 September 2021
    This week, we celebrate queer culture from Lesmurdie locals to Labi Siffre.
    Host Tom Reynolds speaks to Anastasia Beasley from LoveBite, an event with "neighbourhood party vibes" for LGBTQ+ youth based in the hills. It's scheduled for November 13, and you can [get your tickets online now.](https://events.humanitix.com/lovebite)
    Later, regular ATQ contributor Graeme Watson reflects on the achievements of soul giant Labi Souffre, whose hit "It Must Be Love" turns fifty this year.
    21 min
  • All Things Queer – 22 September 2021
    It's Bisexual Awareness Week, so this episode of All Things Queer celebrates bisexual activists and artists.
    First up, host Harriet catches up with members of Bi + Community Group and the Fremantle collective This n That – South Side Queers.
    You can get in touch with those groups as well as other LGBTQ+ organisations here.
    23 min
  • All Things Queer – 15 September 2021
    This week's ATQ is particularly star-studded, featuring Graeme Watson in conversation with former teen heartthrob/current disco Adonis Keenan Lonsdale.
    There's also a conversation with rising Greens star River Clarke, a senatorial candidate replacing outgoing member Rachel Siewart.
    And finally, host Leigh Andrew Hill chats to Project Officer Sarah Collins about Living Proud's new initiative making LGBTQ+ spaces accessible.
    32 min
  • All Things Queer – 8 September 2021
    This week, the All Things Queer team celebrate the 40th anniversary of former Buzzcock Pete Shelley's ban-defying release "Homosapiens". Sophie Minissale gives us a retrospective on the unexpected hit, which reached number 4 on the Australian charts.
    With presenter Tom Reynolds at the helm, we also hear from Foxglove Productions about their Rechabite cabaret spectacular, Worship.
    We then get the low-down on the new Perth-based SBS series Iggy and Ace. Graeme Watson speaks to lead actor Sarah West about the show.
    26 min
  • All Things Queer – 1 September 2021
    This week, All Things Queer dives into some arts and culture updates.
    Host Sophie Minissale catches up with Lisa Rose, Director of the upcoming Queer Screen Film Fest. They talk about the importance of queer storytelling and discuss some of the highlights from the festival's forty-film line up.
    Next, Sophie chats to Ipswitch electro-rock enigma Damien about their new release, Wrong Age Wrong Race Wrong Gender.
    23 min
  • All Things Queer – 25 August 2021
    This week's episode of the ATQ pod is short and sweet.
    Pinnacle Foundation CEO Andrew Staite joined the show to talk about the charity's pioneering scholarship and mentorship schemes.
    The Pinnacle Foundation supports young LGBTQ+ people facing barriers to study and the workforce – just as important today as it was when founded in 2007.
    All Things Queer is RTRFM's queer news and culture program. You can catch it every Wednesday from 11.
    21 min
  • All Things Queer – 11 August 2021
    This week's ATQ kicks off with a celebration of the Diva courtesy of Perth's own Peter Cumins. Peter is back in town, bringing his cabaret-comedy show Dear Divas – A Love Letter to Connections next week.
    Dear Divas kicks off on Friday, August 20 – you can pick up tickets from [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dear-divas-a-love-letter-tickets-162414310575).
    Then, host Sophie catches up with Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, CEO of The Equality Project. They're hosting the Better Together National LGBTQI+ Conference in January 2022, as well as regional conferences in the coming months.
    For more information about The Equality Project, check out their [website](http://www.theequalityproject.org.au).
    23 min
  • All Things Queer – 4 August 2021
    This week on All Things Queer, Tom Reynolds is joined in the studio by PFLAG representative Kate Salinger to talk about the organisation's continued relevance after more than thirty years in Perth.
    Then, the author, advocate, and conversion "therapy" survivor Anthony Venn-Brown talks about "pray the gay away" ideology, and why Ryan Murphy's new documentary Pray Away is so timely.
    35 min
  • All Things Queer – 28 July 2021
    This week, All Things Queer cover the City of Perth's LGBTQIA Plan, the draft of which was endorsed by the CoP on 27 July.
    Host Harriet checks in with Graeme Watson, who was at the meeting, and Paul van Lieshout Hunt, a member of the advisory committee.
    Then, the team catch up with the boys from Briefs, the boylesque troupe in town for their show Dirty Laundry.
    34 min

About All Things Queer Podcast

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All Things Queer is Perth’s dedicated queer talks-based radio program. Every Wednesday, we reflect on the weekend just gone and cast an eye on the issues affecting the queer community.