Laird Leatherman 2024 Jay hangs around after our episode went to air for the Sextras, our podcast exclusive content. We chat about Eagle having two title holders on staff, Craig having a sash son, representing community internationally, and supporting disadvantage or displaced queer people overseas.

Another massive shout out to the four other competitors, Alex, Angelo, JJ, and Sir Z who all did an amazing job.

Don’t forget to tune in to the main episode (Side A)

Find Jay at @jockbox on instagram or pop down for a chat to him and fellow sash bearer Joel at Eagle Leather

The Laird Hotel and Laird Leatherman histroy can be found at https://www.lairdhotel.com/laird_leatherman.php 

Find more about the Rainbow Railroad and the Australian Queer Archives

Events we mentioned!

Down an’ Dirty’s Sounding workshop at the Laird – this Saturday, 17 February which JUST sold out! 

Thursday Sunday 22 Feb – International Mr Leather Marcus Barela will be at the Burdekin Hotel for Around the World with IML 45: Destination Sydney

Saturday 24 Feb Melbourne Leather Social (in part hosted by contestant JJ!) are having a Leather Picnic in Alexandra Gardens

14 MArch – Victorian Pride Awards

22 March – Hanky, Restraint 

26 April – Hanky Dark Pink 

This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukit-Willam Clan of the Boon Wurrung Peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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