Unearth the roots of transness in ancient cultures, from the gender fluidity of mythological gods to India's resilient Hijra community. Explore the Islamic Golden Age and Christian conflicts in the medieval period. Travel through the cross-dressing culture of the early modern era and discover forgotten trans stories from the American Wild West. Delve into the scientific origins of transvestism and the impact of World War II. Navigate the ups and downs of the 20th century, from the Lavender Scare to the Stonewall Riots, AIDS epidemic, and increased visibility in the 2000s. Join us on this powerful journey through time, celebrating trans resilience and exploring the ongoing struggles in the fight for trans rights. Enjoy!

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Watch Turning Heads Vol I: https://youtu.be/ukxSTc0JI_k?si=dtc57dV7V4vwrF7-

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We're smashing heteronormative traditions with queer, trans, and body-positive activist turned wedding officiant, Kaleb Robertson. We tackle mental barriers to marriage, navigate the collision of queer and family worlds, and defy the historical shackles of misogynistic traditions. From ditching the 'giving away the bride' drama to garter toss critiques, we're rewriting the wedding rulebook. Stick around for Kaleb's favorite queer wedding story, and if you want Fluffy at your wedding, find them where glitter meets love! Let's queerify 'I do'.

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Today we are joined by Mahmoud Shabeeb,  also known as Moody. Moody is with us today to speak on the queer Palestinian and greater Palestinian experience. Please note that this episode was recorded on October 20th, since then the situation in Gaza has escalated greatly and we recommend watching closely via sources like Democracy Now.

Big thank you to Moody for trusting us with his story, we encourage you all to take a deep breath and please listen to today's episode with an open mind and loving heart.

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Can a negative coming-out experience coexist with familial, cultural, and religious ties? We are joined by Taha, a trailblazing content creator exploring the intersection of queerness and the South Asian immigrant experience. Taha shares his story of navigating stigmatization in South Asian culture, the complexities of setting boundaries, committing to family despite rejection, and navigating the delicate balance of culture without religion. Enjoy!

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When we say Queer Collective is for the entire queer community we say that with our full chest

In today's episode we’re joined by local queer & trans advocate Kaleb Robertson, who is also known in Drag as Fluffy Soufflé. Fluffy is one half of the magical storytelling duo, Fay & Fluffy. Together we leave no stone unturned when chatting about recent anti-trans protests across Canada & the issues surrounding drag story times, parental consent & sex education.

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The Queer Muslim Experience. What does that look like? Can the two co-exist? Bilal Ahmed, a queer Muslim and refugee from Dubai now residing in Canada, challenges stereotypes with their profound connection to both queerness and Allah. Discover the intricacies of navigating queerness in predominantly Muslim countries, family dynamics, and Bilal's personal reconciliation between being a queer Muslim. We hope this conversation bridges the gaps between faith, identity, and acceptance. Enjoy!

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We’re talking bisexuality! In this week's episode we’re joined by three of Toronto’s hottest bisexuals to explore everything from coming out to affirming your identity as a bisexual. Thank you to Megan, Kristine, & Victoria from Something for joining us on this week's episode.

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