How To Be Queer

By Chris, Kellum, & Sam

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The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.

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March 01, 2022 episode 21 - queering the map, gender euphoria, and stonewall!
Hey y'all! Another fun episode with your fave hosts!! We are coming in hawt with some fresh juice!!
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This week on HTBQ:
S1: Life Update! Each panelist provides the panel with a life update! It can be big or small, it can be in the form of a story, it can be trivial or super important, who knows who cares just give us the juice please!
S2: Queer-ent Events! Each panelist brings with them a piece of queer news that has happened since the last episode. The panelist will be in charge of teaching the panel about that news and fielding any questions other panelists may have, which might include some on the fly googling. This week, the panel highlights queeringthemap.com, Hunter Schafer, Ireen Wüst, and Drag Race!
S3: In Queer Terms! The panelists discuss the 2SLGBTQPNIA+ vocabulary word of the episode. This segment is meant to help build your understanding of and increase your exposure to words that are common in queer circles (so you start to feel more comfortable in your allyship of queer ppl - we love you we need you allies!). This week, the panel explores the definitions of gender dysphoria and gender euphoria
S4: Guest Q&A! No guest this week, but there will be in the future! When we have guests, they will become panelists for the other segments and will also answer 3-4 questions that Sam & Chris want answered!
S5: Panel Discussion! The panel discussion this week is actually a short retelling of the Black origins of the Pride movement in New York City, at a little bar called Stonewall in Greenwich Village.
*panelist refers to the hosts and any guests
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Anyway okay so hopefully you enjoy this beautiful episode but let us know either way! Hit us up on Instagram, that's the best place to find us. We respond to all messages :) Hope you enjoy the episode! OMG it's March y'all. Congrats, you made it!! Spring is nigh! Also of note: just because Black History Month is over doesn't mean your educating yourself on Black History should stop. Keep unlearning and learning and unlearning and learning and
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with the next episode scheduled for March 15! C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
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follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
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Sources:
Mind Map BC
Queering the Map
Speedskater Ireen Wüst becomes first athlete to win individual gold at 5 Olympics. Axios.
@hereisbosco
Queer Glossary. BGSU (Bowling Green State University).
The History of Pride Part 2: Don't Forget the Leaders of the Movement. JCFS (Jewish Child and Family Service).
Stonewall Riots. Britannica.
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February 16, 2022 episode 20 - tiktok, the olympics, and euphoria!
Hey y'all! Apologies for the one day delay - we cannot promise we won’t do it again, but we assure you we are trying our damnedest always :):) ALL 4 U
This week on HTBQ:
S1: Life Update! Each panelist provides the panel with a life update! It can be big or small, it can be in the form of a story, it can be trivial or super important, who knows who cares just give us the juice please!
S2: Queer-ent Events! Each panelist brings with them a piece of queer news that has happened since the last episode. The panelist will be in charge of teaching the panel about that news and fielding any questions other panelists may have, which might include some on the fly googling. This week, the panel highlights TikTok and the Olympics.
S3: In Queer Terms! The panelists discuss the 2SLGBTQPNIA+ vocabulary word of the episode. This segment is meant to help build your understanding of and increase your exposure to words that are common in queer circles (so you start to feel more comfortable in your allyship of queer ppl - we love you we need you allies!). This week, the panel explore the question: what does the A in 2SLGBTQPNIA+ stand for?
S4: Guest Q&A! No guest this week, but there will be in the future! When we have guests, they will become panelists for the other segments and will also answer 3-4 questions that Sam & Chris want answered!
S5: Panel Discussion! The panel discussion a contentious topic of the day. Or maybe it isn't contentious. Maybe it's just a topic. The panel discusses a topic! And this week, the panel discusses Euphoria.
*panelist refers to the hosts and any guests
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Anyway okay so hopefully you enjoy this beautiful episode but let us know either way! Hit us up on Instagram, that's the best place to find us. We respond to all messages :)
Hope you enjoy the episode! We are already halfway to March which means it's almost April which means that in like less than a month it's gonna be summer. WE ARE ALMOST THERE HUNNIS
ALSO: happy birthday to friend of the pod Carling (we love u!!!)
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with the next episode scheduled for March 1!
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
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follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
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Sources:
At least 36 out LGBTQ athletes in Beijing Winter Olympics, a record. Out Sports, SB Nation.
TikTok updates its policies with focus on minor and LGBTQ safety, age appropriate content and more. TechCrunch.com
Asexual. etymonline.com
PFLAG National Glossary of Terms. PFLAG.
What Does It Mean to Be Asexual? healthline.
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February 01, 2022 episode 19 - romantic attraction, jeopardy, and report cards!
Hey y'all! Welcome back to HTBQ!! We missed u! <3
This week on HTBQ:
S1: Life Update! Each panelist provides the panel with a life update! It can be big or small, it can be in the form of a story, it can be trivial or super important, who knows who cares just give us the juice please!
S2: Queer-ent Events! Each panelist brings with them a piece of queer news that has happened since the last episode. The panelist will be in charge of teaching the panel about that news and fielding any questions other panelists may have, which might include some on the fly googling. This week, the panel highlights Pose, Mj Rodriguez, and Amy Schneider.
S3: In Queer Terms! The panelists discuss the 2SLGBTQPNIA+ vocabulary word of the episode. This segment is meant to help build your understanding of and increase your exposure to words that are common in queer circles (so you start to feel more comfortable in your allyship of queer ppl - we love you we need you allies!). This week, the panel explore the question: what is the difference between sexual and romantic attraction/orientation?
S4: Guest Q&A! No guest this week, but there will be in the future! When we have guests, they will become panelists for the other segments and will also answer 3-4 questions that Sam & Chris want answered!
S5: Panel Discussion! The panel discussion a contentious topic of the day. Or maybe it isn't contentious. Maybe it's just a topic. The panel discusses a topic! And this week, the panel discusses some ways to build allyship, as well as pronouns.
*panelist refers to the hosts and any guests
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Anyway okay so hopefully you enjoy this beautiful episode but let us know either way! Hit us up on Instagram, that's the best place to find us. We respond to all messages :)
Hope you enjoy the episode! Happy February, happy Lunar New Year to those celebrating, happy Black History month, and happy Imbolc. So many things on Feb 1 to wish SUCH HAPPY TIDINGS! Get out there and spread love beautiful bubulas!
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with the next episode scheduled for February 15!
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
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follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
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Sources:
"Squid Game" actor O Yeong-su and "Pose" star Michaela Jae Rodriguez notch historic wins at the Golden Globes. CBS News.
@jeopardamy
Amy Schneider becomes second all-time winningest champion on 'Jeopardy'. Yahoo.
Asexuality, Attraction, and Romantic Orientation. LGBTQ Center, UNC-Chapel Hill.
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52min
January 18, 2022 episode 18 - hiv, 2021, and drag race! (oh my)
Behold! We have entered a new era of HTBQ!
This week we are bringing you new content, and all wrapped up in a shiny brand new format!! Okay so let us tell you about the new format now.
Picture it! Sicily, 1912...
This week on HTBQ (each episode in the new format will be chunked into segments):
S1: Life Update! Each panelist provides the panel with a life update! It can be big or small, it can be in the form of a story, it can be trivial or super important, who knows who cares just give us the juice please!
S2: Queer-ent Events! Each panelist brings with them a piece of queer news that has happened since the last episode. The panelist will be in charge of teaching the panel about that news and fielding any questions other panelists may have, which might include some on the fly googling. This week, the panel highlights jojo siwa, hiv meds, and drag race.
S3: In Queer Terms! The panelists discuss the 2SLGBTQPNIA+ vocabulary word of the episode. This segment is meant to help build your understanding of and increase your exposure to words that are common in queer circles (so you start to feel more comfortable in your allyship of queer ppl - we love you we need you allies!). This week, the panel provides the meaning of the term U=U.
S4: Guest Q&A! No guest this week, but there will be in the future! When we have guests, they will become panelists for the other segments and will also answer 3-4 questions that Sam & Chris want answered!
S5: Panel Discussion! The panel discussion a contentious topic of the day. Or maybe it isn't contentious. Maybe it's just a topic. The panel discusses a topic! And this week, the panel discusses 2021 in review.
*panelist refers to the hosts and any guests
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Anyway okay so hopefully you enjoy this beautiful episode but let us know either way! Hit us up on Instagram, that's the best place to find us. We respond to all messages :)
Also!!! WE MISSED YOU!!! But also welcome to 2022 queers!!!
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with the next episode scheduled for February 1!
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
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follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
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Sources:
FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug. Xtra.
RuPaul’s Drag Race will have two trans competitors & a cis straight queen for first time. LGBTQNation.
@rupaulsdragrace
HIV Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U), or Treatment as Prevention. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (USA).
HIV factsheet: U = U for health professionals. Government of Canada.
@theaccidentalhivactivist
Blake Desjarlais: Edmonton Greisbach. NDP.
Amy Schneider continues streak as highest-earning and longest-winning woman in "Jeopardy!" history. CBS News.

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45min
January 04, 2022 replay - episode 15/16 - lady lovin' lunacy with maddie and rachel!
This week, we are coming to you with our second replay! Sam and Chris are taking a quick snooze for the holigays, but what are the holigays without queer content!! This week we bring you the FULL LENGTH episode, both parts 1 and 2, of our intimate conversation with the amazing, dynamic duo, Maddie (she/her) and Rachel (she/her)!!!
*hold for applause*
On this episode, Sam and Chris talk to this gorgeous couple about their adventures in being together, including moving in together, moving across the country together, moving back in with family together. Always on the go these two! This deep dive into the relationship of these two women will have you saying "I want some lady lovin too!", and here at How To Be Queer we absolutely do encourage it!
#vanlife #hatchlife #queerlife
Your voices have been heard: this will be our last two-part episode unless our conversation is longer than an hour and a half. Thank you for those who helped give us feedback! As well, check our feeds over the holidays for full episode replays of this conversation and our conversation with Taryn.
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with our next episode scheduled for January 18th! It will be full of brand new content and a brand new format!
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
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follow Rachel!! @rachalee12
follow Maddie!! @maddie_y12
follow them both!! @never.forgetit
follow Atlas!! @liifewithatlas
follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
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42min
December 21, 2021 replay - episode 13/14 - polypan panic with taryn!
This week, we are coming to you with our first replay! Sam and Chris are taking a quick snooze for the holigays, but what are the holigays without queer content!! This week we bring you the FULL LENGTH episode, both parts 1 and 2, of our intimate conversation with the one and only TARYN (she/her)!!!
On this episode, Sam and Chris get to the bottom of Taryn. What makes her tick? Is it that charm, smile, humour? What is it!!!
(spoiler alert: she is pansexual and wants everyone to know.)
Taryn is a regulation hawtie and we are ready to pull up a seat and listen to what she has to say. Get some dating advice, get some queer understandings, get some vine references. You literally name it, it's probably in this episode.
PS: We have been pretty good at keeping on schedule!! This means you can likely expect our next replay on January 4, our conversation with maddie & rachel!!
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
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follow Taryn!! @tarynleigh.w
follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
Sponsorships: off for this episode
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45min
December 08, 2021 episode 17 - what is queer?
Another fun experiment!
This week, we are giving you a solo experience, the first ever solo venture by one of Sam and Chris!
We want to bring you lots of variety in our content. This week, we thought we would try a new format where one of the hosts tells you about something they learned, some research they did, or something they want to talk about or teach to you. This episode, we are looking at the history and contemporary usage of the word queer - meta, eh?
On this episode, Chris sits down and explains the origin, first use, pejorative uses, reclamation, and current uses of the word queer. A flirty trial episode - let us know what you think!
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with the next episode scheduled for December 21!
PSS: We are hiatusing (that's a word) for the holigays, so our next two episodes will be rereleases of full versions of our two-part episodes! Stay tuned for those - our next episode with brand new content will be airing January 18, 2022!
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
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follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
Sources:
Queer: A Graphic History (2016). Meg-John Barker & Julia Scheele.
@mattxiv - "c'mon you can say it.. queer"
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November 24, 2021 episode 16 - lady lovin lunacy with maddie and rachel (part ii)!!
This week we are serving u a two fer one special - that is right! Not only are you getting another two part conversation, you are getting, for the first time ever... drum roll please...
TWO GUESTS AT ONCE!!!
Yes, please, put ur beautiful hands together for the dynamic duo, Maddie (she/her) and Rachel (she/her)!!!
*hold for applause*
On this episode, Sam and Chris talk to this gorgeous couple about their adventures in being together, including moving in together, moving across the country together, moving back in with family together. Always on the go these two! This deep dive into the relationship of these two women will have you saying "I want some lady lovin too!", and here at How To Be Queer we absolutely do encourage it!
#vanlife #hatchlife #queerlife
Your voices have been heard: this will be our last two-part episode unless our conversation is longer than an hour and a half. Thank you for those who helped give us feedback! As well, check our feeds over the holidays for full episode replays of this conversation and our conversation with Taryn.
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with our next episode scheduled for December 7! It will be our last episode before we break for the holidays :)
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
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follow Rachel!! @rachalee12
follow Maddie!! @maddie_y12
follow them both!! @never.forgetit
follow Atlas!! @liifewithatlas
follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
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21min
November 11, 2021 episode 15 - lady lovin lunacy with maddie and rachel (part i)!!
This week we are serving u a two fer one special - that is right! Not only are you getting another two part conversation, you are getting, for the first time ever... drum roll please...
TWO GUESTS AT ONCE!!!
Yes, please, put ur beautiful hands together for the dynamic duo, Maddie (she/her) and Rachel (she/her)!!!
*hold for applause*
On this episode, Sam and Chris talk to this gorgeous couple about their adventures in being together, including moving in together, moving across the country together, moving back in with family together. Always on the go these two! This deep dive into the relationship of these two women will have you saying "I want some lady lovin too!", and here at How To Be Queer we absolutely do encourage it!
#vanlife #hatchlife #queerlife
Be sure to let us know how you feel about two part convos and the length of the episodes - we love your feedback and we want to grow with our audience!
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with part 2 of this conversation scheduled for November 23!
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
...
follow Rachel!! @rachalee12
follow Maddie!! @maddie_y12
follow them both!! @never.forgetit
follow Atlas!! @liifewithatlas
follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
...more
22min
October 26, 2021 episode 14 - polypan panic with taryn (part ii)!
This week we bring you partie deux of our intimate conversation with the one and only TARYN (she/her)!!!
On this episode, Sam and Chris get to the bottom of Taryn. What makes her tick? Is it that charm, smile, humour? What is it!!!
(spoiler alert: she is pansexual and wants everyone to know.)
Taryn is a pan poly hawtie and we are ready to pull up a seat and listen to what she has to say. Get some dating advice, get some queer understandings, get some vine references. You literally name it, it's probably in this episode.
Be sure to let us know how you feel about two part convos and the length of the episodes - we love your feedback and we want to grow with our audience!
PS: We will be attempting a biweekly schedule, so you can look for us again in your podcast feeds every other Tuesday, with our next episode scheduled for November 9!
C U Next Time on HTBQ!!!!!!!!
...
follow Taryn!! @tarynleigh.w
follow Sam!! @gh0stbr3ath
follow Chris!! @mx.fee
follow us!! @howtobequeerpodcast
visit our website howtobequeer.ca!!
...more
23min

FAQs about How To Be Queer:

How many episodes does How To Be Queer have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.