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What is queer coding? How about queer baiting? And why is it okay to say queer now - it was an insult when I was a kid! Finding common ground with kids as a parent is tough enough without a new and... more
FAQs about Queer Kid, Straight Mom:How many episodes does Queer Kid, Straight Mom have?The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.
October 14, 2024Agatha All Along: How Marvel Got This One Right, and Why Conservatives Hate ItThe previews intrigued us, but we also had to watch Agatha All Along because conservative media deemed it inappropriate (often an indicator of something fresh, diverse, and creative.) We found that while this show is not perfect, it's highly entertaining and the best work we've seen from Marvel in a long time - so here's our analysis!...more38minPlay
September 23, 2024We've Created a MonsterHorror movies have long carried ties with the queer community, as early filmmakers used monsters to embody the isolation and fear that exist when living outside society's norms....more54minPlay
September 09, 2024Why you should care about LGBTQ+ rights even if you don't care about LGBTQ+ rightsSpoiler alert: LGBTQ+ people, especially young people, are strikingly overrepresented in at-risk populations. Today we look at three problems we can all agree need solutions - homelessness, substance abuse, and human trafficking - and explain why, if you care about these issues, you should care about LGBTQ+ rights....more29minPlay
August 19, 2024Refuge: Which countries are safest for LGBTQ+ people?Some countries (mostly European) are not only more accepting of LGBTQ people socially, but have robust laws protecting their rights. Others, not so much. We break down some of the best and worst, and discuss the complications of measuring queer friendliness....more30minPlay
August 05, 2024The Games We Play: The Summer Olympics, LGTBQ+ athletes, and the inevitable gender controversyThe 2024 Summer Olympics feature some uplifting and inspiring storylines involving LGBTQ+ athletes. Sadly, they've also become a hotbed focus for some of the world's most discouraging anti-LGBTQ+ storylines - and we're not even talking about the Opening Ceremony here....more32minPlay
July 22, 2024We Are Not Confused: Autism and Gender DiversityMultiple studies have indicated that autistic people are more likely to be gender diverse than the neurotypical population. Why does this link exist, and what does it mean? (Hint: it doesn't mean autistic people are confused and being exploited.)...more22minPlay
July 09, 2024A Myth of ViolenceNo - there is not an "epidemic" of shootings by transgender people, but some sources spread this myth far and wide. These accusations are not only dangerous to transgender people; they are based on no real data. Let's talk about the real statistics and facts....more24minPlay
June 24, 2024Does less pride month marketing mean less support?As LGBTQ+ people experience increased attacks and businesses face boycotts over supporting them, Pride Month has taken a lower key presence in marketing campaigns. Is this fine - since pride campaigns don't always come with actual support - or does it indicate a backslide in willingness to vocally support the LGBTQ+ community?...more19minPlay
June 10, 2024Pinkwashing and the War in GazaWhat is pinkwashing, and what does it have to do with war? Gaza is a difficult topic, but we think it's important to talk about this phenomena as it relates to the situation in the Middle East....more43minPlay
May 27, 2024Why are the kids all queer?The proportion of Gen Z identifying as LGBTQ+ is higher than any previous generation. Are more young people identifying as queer because it's a fad - or because they're being indoctrinated by schools with rainbow flags? We think there are other causes....more31minPlay
FAQs about Queer Kid, Straight Mom:How many episodes does Queer Kid, Straight Mom have?The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.