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This week, Harmony and Amy take on more of your listener questions. Discussions include how to politely opt out of reclaiming the word "dyke", what to do if your parents aren't as excited about you coming out as you'd hoped, how to get out of parenting a sibling, how Amy met Amy, why we aren't a great resource for hangover cures, and how to write your first book. Digressions include queer adolescence VS queer middle age, horse girls, and dating disasters. Find Harmony @harmonopoly, Amy @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News @hotgaynews (IG) and @hot_gay_news (Twitter)!

On this week's show, Harmony and Amy struggle to process the Netflix hit movie Deadly Illusions, an erotic thriller that manages neither aspect particularly well. How did a straight person accidentally make a movie about lesbian  mommy fantasies? What the hell even happened in this stupid, nonsensical film? We answer none of these questions, but we do make fun of it a lot. We also celebrate the release of Montero (Call Me By Your Name) and remain in awe of Lil Nas X's Twitter game. Find Harmony @harmonopoly, Amy @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News @hot_gay_news (Twitter) and @hotgaynews (IG)!

On this week's show, Amy and Harmony discuss the works of award-winning cartoonist Alison Bechdel. They talk about how Dykes To Watch Out For and Fun Home push the needle on queer representation, consider the limitations of recording queer history from a single viewpoint, and share their Ring of Keys moments. Digressions include the Heavenly Creatures murder and our anxieties about post-vaccine life. You can find Harmony @harmonopoly, Amy @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News @hotgaynews (IG) and @hot_gay_news (Twitter)!

In this week's episode, Harmony and Amy decide to take a break from the news and keep it cool for the summer. They discuss Demi Lovato's queerness and explore the joys of gay nerd rep in Booksmart, and the surprisingly solid queer storyline hidden in Blockers. Yes, that Blockers, the one with John Cena. We were surprised too. find Harmony at @harmonopoly, Amy @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News @hot_gay_news (Twitter) and @hotgaynews (IG)!

References for this episode:

https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/12/demi-lovato-bisexual-queer-gay-sexuality-engagement/

https://onbeing.org/programs/blockers-emily-vanderwerff/

(cw: transphobia and biphobia are explored in this episode) This week Harmony and Amy discuss the recent tide of awful anti-trans legislation sweeping the United States and offer an explainer on how right-wing lobbying groups are manipulating people into backing it. They also discuss a recent study on the challenges bisexual people face in joining the queer community. Harmony is @harmonopoly, Amy is @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News is @hot_gay_news (Twitter) and @hotgaynews (IG)! Also, trans and biseuxal people are important and valid members of the LGBTQ community and deserve your vocal public support! If you disagree go listen to Joe Rogan's dumb podcast instead!

Sources cited:

https://www.them.us/story/hate-group-reportedly-behind-2021-anti-trans-bills

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/alliance-defending-freedom

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/bisexual-women-straight-male-partners-least-likely-be-out-study-n1259770

https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/bisexual-bind-bi-people-straight-relationships 

(CW: sexual and adult content. This episode is even more NSFW than usual. Please be advised!) A movie exploring bisexuality and polyamory should be a slam dunk for this podcast. Unfortunately, the HBO Max "meta-documentary" There Is No I in Threesome fell victim to the same tired tropes and stereotypes bisexual and polyamorous people have come to dread. This week Harmony and Amy discuss the issues with the film, and why the shocking twist at the end did more to dismay than surprise. Find Harmony @harmonopoly, Amy @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News @hot_gay_news (Twitter) and @hotgaynews (IG)!

(cw: religious trauma) We're back! This week, Harmony and Amy discuss "Preacher's Kid", Semler's queer country EP about growing up in the church. They also discuss their individual histories with Christianity, the complexities of how Christianity and queerness mix, and the things giving them hope for a better future.

References for this episode:

https://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/semlers-preachers-kid-hits-the-top-spot-on-the-itunes-sales-charts-marking-all-sorts-of-firsts/

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/13/967600318/embracing-the-diversity-of-god-harlem-church-engages-affirms-queer-members

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/nancy/episodes/nancy-podcast-day-of-epiphany

Find Harmony @harmonopoly, Amy @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News @hot_gay_news (Twitter) and @hotgaynews (IG)!

Are you one of the thousands of LGBTQ+ people who have been emotionally devastated by Portrait of A Lady On Fire? Unfortunately, you are not entitled to any compensation, but you might enjoy this episode of Hot Gay News. Today Harmony and Amy chat about the current weird prevalence of lesbian period pieces. Is it a fun trend or an unnecessary limit on the queer stories we tell? As always, it's complicated.

Check out this article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/ammonite-kate-winslet-lesbian-period-movies

Find Harmony @harmonopoly, Amy @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News on @hot_gay_news (Twitter) and @hotgaynews (IG)!

Today Amy and Harmony answer more of your listener questions! Topics covered include what labels to use for your sexuality; how our hosts make their odd couple friendship work, and how your friendships can survive the pandemic; and why talking about queer sex and your fat body beats being ashamed of it. Find Harmony @harmonopoly, Amy @amymelissaestes, and Hot Gay News @hotgaynews (IG) and @hot_gay_news (Twitter)!