Liz and Bailey join forces one last time to see out 2021 in an emotional final episode on air.

They discuss the coming about of the Queer Solidarity Film Festival, and the rationale behind the BDS movement. (Read more on Instagram at @solidarityfilmfestival and @jeaninehourani for more info behind this project). 

The pair end the show with a wrap on their favourite parts of the year, and a final froth or not. 

*Please note, this episode first aired on Sunday, December 12. Keep this in mind when listening to time-relevant information, such as the news whip.   

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Liz and Bailey sat down for a short and sweet episode this week to discuss the best in LGBTQIA+ news, and a joyful froth or not.

A quick ep to wake you up in the morning, or to come on your commute.

Note: This episode first aired on Sunday, December 5 2022. Please keep this in mind when listening to time-relevant information, such as the news whip. 

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Following the revelation that Eddie Redmayne regrets his role as a trans character in the Oscar-nominated film The Danish Girl, Liz and Bailey discuss why the idea of trans actors being cast for trans roles is important.

Liz also has a lovely chat with Perth-based queer artist Philip La Rosa, who released a new single in November and recently got engaged. 

*Note: This episode aired on Sunday, November 28 of 2021. Keep this in mind when listening to the news whip and other time-relevant aspects of the show. 

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Tune in for this sweet episode of Loud & Queer, where Bailey explains the premise of Transgender Awareness Week and what it means to them this year.

Liz and Bailey have special guest Prudns (she/they) on the show to discuss their debut EP TINKA, why she made it during Covid lockdowns, and working with their at-home studio. 

*Note: This episode aired on Sunday, November 14 of 2021. Keep this in mind when listening to the news whip and other time-relevant aspects of the show. 

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Listen to Liz describe the history of a "lesbian utopia" found at a long-running denuclearisation protest in Britain, which began in the 1980s and ended at the turn of the Century.

Laura/Bailey discusses the implications of the launch of a judicial inquiry into hate crimes against and disappearances of gay/queer people between the 1970s-2000s in NSW. 

Headed up with a very gay news whip and bookended with a sweet froth or not, this is an episode of L&Q not to be missed.  

*Note: This episode aired on Sunday, November 7 of 2021. Keep this in mind when listening to the news whip and other time-relevant aspects of the show. 

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Break out the popcorn, it's time to discuss all things creepy, spooky, and queer-coded villainy in this Halloween special. Listen to Liz and Bailey chat about their favourite queer (or queer-coded) rep in Halloween movies and series, along with gay costumes they've worn throughout the years. Plus, Bailey discusses the fun of carving their first Jack-O-Lantern.  

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Have you been putting off your COVID vaccine appointment because of the possibility of misgendering? Did you have a bad experience of deadnaming at your first appointment and are hesitant to return for your second? After trans and gender diverse people reached out to Transgender Victoria for help, the organisation along with Victorian Pride Centre, drummond street services and Your Community Health Preston teamed up to organise a vaccine clinic for queers! CEO Mama Alto spoke with us about WHY vaccine hesitancy might be found amongst LGBTQIA+ people and how they can access resources and services to get vaccinated against COVID safely.

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Liz takes the opportunity to chat cishet people in queer spaces after Daniel Craig reveals he frequents gay bars to pick up women. Listen to Laura/Bailey talk about trying out their new name, plus their relationship to their birth name.

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Join the Loud & Queer crew for a super special episode featuring Liz's (she/her) interview with Desire Marea about their debut album, the journey they took to get there, and the artist collective which makes their talent thrive.

Also in this episode, Laura (they/them) reviews the 2020 David O'Donnell film Under My Skin under the lens of its impact on trans vs cisgender viewers.

You can also find this week's LGBTQ+ news whip and hear all about Sammy's (they/them) froth for the week - an experimental song from Sarah Su.

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It seems transgender people are still facing the impact of right wing populism in another week on the internet, but what does it mean for the community when trans celebrities start spouting the same divisive rhetoric? 

Also on the show, Censorship of radical queer voices was underway when The Guardian US posted an interview with iconic academic Judith Butler, and One Nation is still on the warpath to attack the wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ kids. 

Listen to Laura, Sammy, Liz, and special guest Lucinda discuss these topics and more on Loud & Queer.

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