Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

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An Australian LGBT podcast, hosted by a Transgender teacher and a Pansexual healthcare worker, dedicated to amplifying diverse queer voices. We share personal stories, expert insights, and v

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June 04, 2026Why LGBTQ+ People Connect With Horror with Henry Corrigan
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode of Let's Be Perfectly Queer, Archie sits down with bisexual horror author and poet Henry Corrigan to explore the fascinating connection between queer identity, horror fiction, mental health and self-acceptance.
Henry shares how writing queer horror helped him come to terms with his own sexuality, why horror can be a powerful tool for understanding fear and trauma, and how LGBTQ+ readers often experience horror differently from straight audiences.
We also dive into the history of queer representation in horror, the harmful stereotypes that shaped the genre, and how modern queer horror writers are reclaiming those narratives.
Plus, Henry discusses his new novel Party of a Lifetime, a supernatural queer horror story about four friends trying to reclaim the prom experience they never got to have.
In this episode:
How horror helped Henry accept his bisexual identity
LGBTQ+ representation in horror fiction
Horror and mental health
Why queer audiences experience horror differently
Reclaiming queer stories and identity
Henry's new novel Party of a Lifetime
The hidden history of queer literature and horror
If you love LGBTQ+ stories, horror books, queer authors, mental health discussions and thought-provoking conversations, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now to learn a bit of queer horror history... And until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Henry's Links:
Instagram: @Henrycorrigan08
Good reads: Henry Corrigan

Bloodhound Books: Henry Corrigan
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38min
May 21, 2026The Golden Cage: Growing Up Privileged, Masculine & Gay, with Wade Belair
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
In this episode Archie sits down with Wade Belair to unpack the “golden cage” of privilege, masculinity, and being a gay man in environments where fitting in feels like survival.
Wade shares how growing up in wealthy, hyper-masculine country club culture shaped his understanding of masculinity, relationships, and self-worth. Even with loving parents and stability, the pressure to be “one of the boys” left him battling deep internalised shame and fear.
In this episode we discuss:
The hidden mental health struggles that comes with being gay and privileged.
Hyper-masculinity and “boys will be boys” culture
Internalised homophobia and self-loathing
Toxic relationships and emotional addiction
Why privilege doesn’t protect you from shame
The pressure to perform masculinity
Healing, therapy, and self-acceptance
This episode explores a side of queer identity that often gets overlooked, the reality that pain, shame, and identity struggles can exist even when life looks “perfect” from the outside.
🎧 Listen now to to hear Wades honest and vulnerable story... ... And until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Links:

Instagram: @georgewbelair
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May 07, 2026Homophobia in Schools, Queer Animals & Hidden Queer History
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
In this episode, Katie is back for a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly educational episode full of queer facts, hidden history, and conversations that spiral beautifully out of control.
From the accidental creation of San Francisco as a global queer capital to female samurai warriors erased from history, this episode dives into the stories we definitely didn’t learn in school.

We also unpack:
The rise of homophobic language in schools
Australia’s queer animal kingdom
Why clownfish completely destroy anti-trans arguments
LGBTQ+ history hidden in ancient cultures
The Budapest mayor charged for supporting Pride
Why language and gender have always evolved
And the very important question… does Kirby have a gender?
Theres a bit of queer education, and a lot of chaotic conversation, like... “how did we end up talking about monkey arms?”
If you love queer history, LGBTQ+ culture, random facts, social commentary, and laughing while learning, this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and learn some wonderful facts with us... And until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Links that were useful for this episode:
Lgbt History Months Facts
Stone Age Woman buried like a man
Word origin
History of the word Girl
Gay lovers in Egyptian Tomb
Egyptian Tomb

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April 23, 20263 Mindset Shifts Every Parent Needs to Support LGBTQ+ Kids
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with Heather Hester author, speaker, and host of More Human, More Kind, to talk about something a lot of parents and allies struggle with… fear.
Fear of saying the wrong thing.
Fear of not understanding.
Fear of getting it “wrong.”
Heather shares three powerful mindset shifts that can completely change how parents and allies show up for their LGBTQ+ loved ones especially in a world that often feels loud, divided, and overwhelming.
We explore::
Why silence can be more harmful than saying the wrong thing
The shift from judging to curiosity
Why trying to control your child doesn’t work (and what does instead)
The game-changing difference between fixing vs validating
How to support your child without expecting them to educate you
What allyship actually looks like in real, everyday life
This episode is honest, practical, and full of those “oh wow… I do that” moments. Whether you’re a parent, partner, or just trying to show up better for the queer people in your life.
💬 If you’ve ever thought “I want to support… but I don’t know how” — this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to be a better ally... And until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Heather Hester links:

Website: https://www.heatherhester.net/
Podcast: More Human, More Kind
Book: Parenting with Pride
Substack: https://heatherhester.substack.com/

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If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.
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38min
April 09, 2026Why LGBTQ+ People Feel Exhausted: Masking, Code Switching & The “Game of Belonging
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
In this episode Archie sits down with wellness coach and licensed social worker Devin Scott to unpack something so many LGBTQ+ people experience, but rarely talk about: the exhaustion of masking, code switching, and trying to “belong.”
With Devin we unpack what it really means to play the “game of belonging”… and why even when you “win,” it can still feel like something’s missing.
If you’ve ever felt exhausted from being “on,” struggled to feel seen even when your life looks successful, or questioned who you really are underneath it all, this conversation is for you.
We explore:
Why masking and code switching are survival tools for LGBTQ+ people
The mental health impact of long-term masking (burnout 👀)
Queer perfectionism and the pressure to “fit” everywhere
How shame shows up and why it’s not always the enemy
The difference between being accepted and actually being seen
Where to start if you’re realising you’ve been “playing the game”
Because the truth is a lot of us were never taught how to exist as ourselves safely.
So we adapted. We performed. We survived.
🎧 Listen now and ask yourself… are you being yourself, or just playing the game of belonging? And until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Get in touch with Devin:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://findyourmeaning.coach/
Instagram: @devinscott.nyc

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If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.
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Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈
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27min
March 26, 2026Did Shakespeare Have a Secret Gay Lover? Queer Clues & The Fair Youth
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
This week, we’re diving into one of the biggest literary debates of all time: was William Shakespeare gay… or at least queer?
From secret lovers to “queer-coded” sonnets, we unpack the theory that Shakespeare may have had romantic or sexual relationships with men, particularly the mysterious “Fair Youth” featured in 126 of his sonnets.
We explore:
The Fair Youth and who he might have been
Shakespeare’s sonnets and their surprisingly queer themes
The dramatic portrait theory (involving vandalism and possible heartbreak)
Queer themes in plays like Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice
Why we can’t label historical figures the way we do today

We also touch on:
Are we uncovering hidden queer history or projecting modern identities onto the past?
Because while we may never know Shakespeare’s sexuality for sure, one thing is clear: his work is filled with passion, desire, gender fluidity, and relationships that don’t fit neatly into boxes.
Whether you’re a Shakespeare fan, a queer history nerd, or just here for the drama, this episode is packed with fascinating insights, chaotic theories, and a little bit of queer speculation.
🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself, did Shakespeare have a secret gay lover?... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Support the show
Patreon:
If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.
A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us.

Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈
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March 12, 2026Fair Game: Trans athletes and the future of sports
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Anna Baeth and Ellie Roscher, co-authors of Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports, to unpack one of the most heated debates in the world right now: trans athletes in sport.
Are transgender athletes “taking over” women’s sports?
Are they stealing scholarships and medals?
Is it really about fairness and safety, or is something else going on?
We break down the biggest lies circulating in the media and politics, and look at what the actual research says. Spoiler: trans athletes make up less than 1% of participants, yet hundreds of laws have been proposed to exclude them.
In this episode we explore:
The data behind trans athlete participation
Why the “fairness” argument doesn’t hold up
How moral panic is manufactured
The role of patriarchy and capitalism in sport
Why controlling trans bodies is part of a bigger political agenda
How trans athletes can actually help create a better, more inclusive sporting future
We also talk about lived experience, what it feels like to move through sport in a transitioning body, the anxiety around locker rooms, and why movement and play are a human right.
This episode is about more than sport. It’s about bodily autonomy, media misinformation, political fear-mongering, and what happens when we actually listen to trans athletes instead of talking about them.
If you care about transgender rights, women’s sport, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, or the future of athletics, this is a conversation you need to hear.
🎧 Listen in and find out the truth about trans atheletes in sports... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

ELLIE ROSCHER
Social Media Links:
Purchase the book: https://thenewpress.org/books/fair-game/?v=eb65bcceaa5f
Website: www.ellieroscher.com
Instagram: @ellieroscher , https://www.instagram.com/ellieroscher

DR. ANNA BAETH
Social Media Links:
Purchase the book: https://thenewpress.org/books/fair-game/?v=eb65bcceaa5f
Website: www.annabaeth.com
Instagram: @dr.bae.phd , https://www.instagram.com/dr.bae.phd/
Support the show
Patreon:
If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.
A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us.

Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈
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50min
February 26, 2026A Transgender Woman on the Internet Crying: Cassie Hamilton on Her Hyperpop Hit
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with playwright, composer and performer Cassie Hamilton, creator of the bold new hyperpop musical A Transgender Woman on the Internet Crying.
We dive into what it means to create trans stories for the stage; loudly, proudly and without compromise. Cassie shares how her own transition shaped her journey in musical theatre, why traditional theatre spaces often exclude trans performers, and how she decided to build the kind of work that showcases transgender people and performers.
We talk about:
Creating a fully trans cast musical
Why hyperpop and trans culture are deeply connected
The realities of transitioning as a singer and performer
T4T relationships and trans love stories
Letting go of perfection and embracing trans joy
This is a joyful, honest and funny conversation about art, identity, and making space for trans voices on stage.
Whether you love musical theatre, queer art, or want to hear from trans creators changing the industry, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in and find out more about this hyperpop hit musical... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Want more of Cassie Hamilton:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassievehamilton/
Website: https://cassie-hamilton.com/
Pretty Perfect Track: https://open.spotify.com/track/37iZ0XGomDXAPxvd75qX0J?si=012ab3973bbf45a9
Melbourne tickets (concert preview version: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/a-transgender-woman-on-the-internet-crying-in-concert-melbourne-26-02-2026/event/25006397E8A96970
Sydney tickets (From $29.70):
https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/fair-play-copy-txnbty?eventId=691bc02fcd7b825a613f790f

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If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.
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February 12, 2026The Female husbands of the 18th and 19th Century
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating and often forgotten part of queer history: female husbands of the 18th and 19th centuries. These were people assigned female at birth who lived as men, married women, and built lives that challenged the rigid gender norms of their time.
We explore real historical cases, what the term “female husband” meant in its historical context, and how these stories connect to modern conversations about gender identity, trans history, and queer survival. And what can their lives teach us about how gender has always been more complex than society admits?
This episode unpacks:
What “female husbands” were in historical records
How people navigated gender and identity before modern labels
The risks and consequences they faced
How queer and trans history has been recorded (and erased)
Why these stories still matter today
If you love queer history, transgender history, and LGBTQIA+ stories that challenge what we think we know about the past, this episode is for you.
Because queer history didn’t start recently, it’s always been here.

🎧 Listen in and find out more about the female husbands... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!
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January 29, 2026Bonus Episode Revisiting Queer Friendly Travel Destinations
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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this bonus recap episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, Archie revisits our earlier episode on queer-friendly travel destinations and asks the big question: where is actually safe for LGBTQ+ travellers in 2026? Using updated global data, we break down the top 10 safest countries, the 10 most dangerous places to visit.
This episode also explores:
The safest countries for LGBTQ+ travellers in 2026
Countries where queer travellers face serious legal danger
Why some popular destinations fall into the “yellow zone”
LGBTQ+ friendly cities vs. national laws
Real-world travel safety experiences (including airports and stopovers)
Resources every queer traveller should check before booking a trip
Whether you’re planning an overseas holiday, travelling for work, or just curious about how LGBTQ+ rights are shifting globally, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in and find out how the ranking has changed in the last 2 years... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

List of resources we found helpful this time:
https://spartacus.gayguide.travel/gaytravelindex.pdf
https://spartacus.gayguide.travel/blog/spartacus-gay-travel-index-2025/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/most-gay-friendly-cities

List of resources we found helpful last time:
https://www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/
https://www.dw.com/en/top-10-most-queer-friendly-travel-destinations/g-60946425
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/most-gay-friendly-countries
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2023/03/07/most-homophobic-countries-lgbtq-friendly-gay-travel-dangerous-places/?sh=42337be72276
https://www.iglta.org/ - LGBTQ+ Travel friendly guides

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30min

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How many episodes does Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.