Do You Queer What I Queer?

In this check-in episode, Thom & Elliott plan for their trip to sex club Oasis Aqualounge. The pair talk about late queer activist and journalist David Shannon, RuPaul's trans-misogyny, systemic racism in the Toronto arts sector, and Elliott's queer anthropology lecture. Thom rants about Doug Ford, and our duo discuss appropriate reactions to misgendering.

Thom & Elliott welcome musician La-Nai Gabriel. Elliott ponders the pressures of perpetual originality on the queer community and reads some nasty tweets about Gus Kenworthy. Thom talks Oscars and The "Beats Per Minute" snub. "Soft butch" La-Nai opens up about meeting her wife, their wedding, and living in Vietnam as a black lesbian. Lai-Nai talks some new projects and learning french while living in Montreal.

In our first international episode, Thom travels to Austin to get the lowdown on Texas' queer oasis. Thom & Elliott interview special guests and newlyweds Derek and Matt about being queer Texans, guns, cowboys, gay football, nationalism, and immigration. Yeehaw!

Thom and Elliott welcome performer and activist Chy! The trio hear another listener's queer story then discuss Canada's Pride house at the Olympics and Russia's transphobic politics. Chy educates our hosts about anti-black racism in the queer community and proper allyship. In our most enlightening episode yet, Chy reminds us all to stay positive and keep glowing.

Happy Valentine's Gay! In this episode all about queer love, Thom and Elliott field YOUR questions and stories about being queer on a heteronormative holiday. In addition, our hosts discuss Canada's shame and the murder of Colten Boushie. We also deliver "The Origin of Pamela." Thom and Elliott also touch on Trudeau, the national anthem, and broscialism. Thom gives a dark Valentine's Day history lesson, and they cap it all off with a write-in love story not to be missed!

Thom and Elliott welcome special guest Jonathan! The trio discusses growing up queer in the 90s, Rose McGowan, dating in the age of technology, The Inside Out film festival, and being an "out" actor. Jonathan looks back on his time on 1 Girl 5 Gays and surviving Saturn's return. As a beacon of positivity, Jonathan reminds us to be thankful for our queer community in Toronto.

Thom celebrates Elliott's birthday in our most unhinged episode yet! Thom screams about the Patrick Brown allegations & Prom Queen: The Musical's rough road to the stage. Elliott offers some crucial queer history lessons including the forces of queer liberation, Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. To counter all the doom of the week, Thom tells "The Story". It's an emotional birthGay roller coaster extravaganza!

We talk this week with special guest queer ally and doctress of song, Leah Allyce Canali, about the 2018 Women's March, anti-gay violence, updates on the missing Toronto gay men, drag queens, the Boston mafia, and much more. She helps us sing our jingle live, and gives us a sneak peak of her upcoming album.

Elliott recaps some of the transgender politics happening in the USA and Thom celebrates the 16 new countries that have now legalized same-sex marriage. Special guest Doug discusses being gender nonbinary, queer geography, and the importance of disrupting social systems.

Elliott addresses a couple of the first queer news stories of 2018 while Thom gags over the Golden Globes. Special guest Liz shares some insights into the world of sex work and chronicles her highs & lows as a freelance escort.