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  • QMP13 - Visibility is not enough (TDOV)


    Hello everyone!

    TDOV has just passed and i want to talk about "visibility" and the problems with this idea and relying too much on it.


    As usual, CWs are at the bottom and thank you so much to all of those who listen to this weekly appointment, I really always look so forward to recording a new episode! I'd love to hear what you think as well - you can let me know as a comment or DM at @queermediapills on Instagram or Twitter or on my website www.queermediapills.com


    (in the episode I mention a paper and Im all like "oh yeah I'll link it in the description but... I can't find the link... will do when I do lmao)


    CW for the episode

    Discussion of transphobia

    Discussion of transphobic harassment


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  • QMP12 - Wonder Woman: bi icon

    Hello everyone!

    Today we talk about the film Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, a film about the real polyamorous bisexual people behind the creation of the iconic superhero in our new episode of Queer Media Pills, the podcast bringing queer media to your ears one small pill at a time.


    As usual, CWs are at the bottom and thank you so much to all of those who listen to this weekly appointment, I really always look so forward to recording a new episode! I'd love to hear what you think as well - you can let me know as a comment or DM at @queermediapills on Instagram or Twitter or on my website www.queermediapills.com


    Content warnings

    for the episode

    Discussion of BDSM

    Discussion of biphobia


    for the film

    Cancer

    Cheating

    Death of main character (eventually)

    (this is a historical film, the characters' real life deaths are mentioned in the epilogue in the form of text.)

    Hate speech

    Hospital scene

    Sexual content / sex scenes

    (this includes some kinky/bondage/power play scenes)


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  • QMP11 - Do you listen to Girl in Red?

    Hello! Today we talk about the phrase "Do you listen to girl in red?" and other subtle ways to ask people if they're queer. Harmful stereotype, vital survival mechanisms, or a mix of both? Let's find out!


    CWs for the episode

    discussions of homophobia



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  • QMP10 - The Watermelon Woman

    Today we talk about black lesbians in cinema, and specifically the Watermelon Woman (1996), a landmark of New Queer Cinema.


    Hello and welcome to a new episode of Queer Media Pills, the podcast bringing queer media to your ears one small pill at a time, and

    thank you so much to all of those who listen to this weekly appointment, I really always look so forward to recording a new episode! I'd love to hear what you think as well - you can let me know as a comment or DM at @queermediapills on Instagram or Twitter!


    CWs for The Watermelon Woman

    Misgendering (of cis person)

    Racism

    Sexual content








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    10 min
  • QMP9 - what are #OwnVoices?


    Hello and welcome to a new episode of Queer Media Pills, the podcast bringing queer media to your ears one small pill at a time.

    Today I'm taking you to find out about the #OwnVoices movement - where it started, why it matters, and what its downsides are. Much to think about today, and all in ten sweet minutes!

    thank you so much to all of those who listen to this weekly appointment, I really always look so forward to recording a new episode! I'd love to hear what you think as well - you can let me know as a comment or DM at @queermediapills on Instagram or Twitter!


    CW for the episode:

    Discussion of forced coming out


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • QMP8 - RuPaul has f**cked up drag!

    Content warnings will be at the end of the descriptions!


    Today we look at RuPaul Drag Race, and its host RuPaul Charles' history of transphobia. Some facts, some opinions, some awful awful jokes.

    thank you so much to all of those who listen to this weekly appointment, I really always look so forward to recording a new episode! I'd love to hear what you think as well - you can let me know as a comment or DM at @queermediapills on Instagram or Twitter.


    The article I mention in the episode is this one: https://www.them.us/story/racism-rupauls-drag-race


    CW for the episode:

    you guessed it! Discussion of transphobia :)



    CW for the show:

    varies season to season, queens will often discuss sensitive topics about their personal life. Some frequent ones include:

    Homophobia

    Transphobia

    Parental abuse/neglect

    Death of a relative

    Addiction

    Drug abuse

    Alcoholism

    Sexual innuendos

    Accidental nudity (blurred out)


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  • QMP7 - It's a Sin

    Content warnings will be at the end of the descriptions!

    Hello all, today we're talking about the new miniseries created by Russell T Davies, It's a Sin. The episode doesn't contain major spoilers, just general/vague discussion of the show - so you can listen to it even if you haven't managed to watch the show yet! (although you should. Not to understand this episode, just because it's very good.)

    thank you so much to all of those who listen to this weekly appointment, I really always look so forward to recording a new episode! I'd love to hear what you think as well - you can let me know as a comment or DM at @queermediapills on Instagram or Twitter.

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    CW for the episode

    discussion of

    • homophobia
    • biphobia
    • AIDS crisis
    • whitewashing

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    CW for the show

    please keep in mind that I am adding these warnings off my memory. If you think I'm tagging something wrong, or I should tag something I have not, please reach out at @queermediapills ! I'm doing my best to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible.

    • Blood
    • Cancer
    • Flashing Lights
    • Homophobia
    • Homophobic language
    • Main Character Death
    • LGBTQ+ Character Death
    • Police violence (including on POC)
    • Racist microaggressions
    • Seizures
    • Sex scenes
    • Sexual harassment
    • Struggle breathing
    • Needles/Syringes (A close up on a blood test being taken in episode 3, min 36:40)
    • Unaccepting families
    • Vomit (A very brief non-graphic scene in episode 4, about 10 minutes in)

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    12 min
  • QMP6 - What does "kinning" mean?

    today's episode is about internet culture. Come find out about kins!


    I don't really think today's episode has any notable CWs but if you think I should warn something I haven't, just DM me on Twitter or Instagram @queermediapills and I'll make sure it's fixed asap!




    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  • QMP5 - The Fun in Funeral - Die Beautiful review

    Hello listeners!


    Today we talk about Die Beautiful, a dramedy from the Philippines. This film deals with some heavy issues so make sure to read our content warnings and take care of yourself!


    CWs for the episode

    general discussion of homophobia and transphobia

    trans character death

    non-graphic discussion of a rape scene


    CWs for the film

    transphobia

    homophobia

    trans character death

    graphic rape scene

    (if you have seen this film and feel like I have missed a warning/would like me to warn something I haven't in the future, let me know!)


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  • QMP4 - It's a-me, HOMOPHOBIA!

    Today we're looking at how dubbing has been used to censor queer content in Italian television.


    CW

    Homotransphobia

    Mention of a homophobic slur (not said)


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

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#lgbtq podcast - short episodes bringing you everything queer in film, TV, books and more. Hiatus over…