Taryn and Adam talk about how gross (but lovable!) their pets are. Then, hold onto your hats Harry Styles stans, the hosts go hard into the pop star’s queer baiting, discuss their own “Ring of Keys” moments, and discuss Adam’s recent reporting on a murder trial.

S1E8: Harry Styles, queerbaiting, and true crime

Chicago Queer &amp; Now is a podcast hosted by <a href="https://www.chicagoreader.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago Reader</a> staffers Adam M. Rhodes (they/them) and Taryn Allen (she/her) who are exploring Chicago's queer culture through guest interviews, dives into the Reader archives, and conversations about current queer events, pop culture, identity, and more. The show is hosted by Adam Rhodes and Taryn Allen, produced by Brianna Wellen, and edited by Adam Rhodes. It features original theme music by Richard Brasseale, voice work by Kirk Williamson, and show logos by Taryn Allen. Reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:CQN@chicagoreader.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CQN@chicagoreader.com</a>, follow us on Twitter @chicagoqueernow, and support this podcast and the rest of the Chicago Reader team by going to&nbsp;<a href="http://chicagoreader.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chicagoreader.com/donate</a>. This show is brought to you in part by&nbsp;the<a href="https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/exhibitions/rise-up-stonewall-and-the-lgbtq-movement/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;“RISE UP: Stonewall and the LGBTQ rights movement”</a> exhibit opening October 17 at&nbsp;Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie. Find out more at <a href="https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ILHolocaustMuseum.org</a>.

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Chicago Queer & Now is a podcast hosted by Chicago Reader staffers Adam M. Rhodes (they/them) and Taryn Allen (she/her) who are exploring Chicago's queer culture through guest interviews, dives into the Reader archives, and conversations about current queer events, pop culture, identity, and more. The show is hosted by Adam Rhodes and Taryn Allen, produced by Brianna Wellen, and edited by Adam Rhodes. It features original theme music by Richard Brasseale, voice work by Kirk Williamson, and show logos by Taryn Allen. Reach out to us at CQN@chicagoreader.com, follow us on Twitter @chicagoqueernow, and support this podcast and the rest of the Chicago Reader team by going to chicagoreader.com/donate. This show is brought to you in part by the “RISE UP: Stonewall and the LGBTQ rights movement” exhibit opening October 17 at Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie. Find out more at ILHolocaustMuseum.org.

Chicago Queer &amp; Now is a podcast hosted by <a href="https://www.chicagoreader.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chicago Reader</a> staffers Adam M. Rhodes (they/them) and Taryn Allen (she/her) who are exploring Chicago's queer culture through guest interviews, dives into the Reader archives, and conversations about current queer events, pop culture, identity, and more. The show is hosted by Adam Rhodes and Taryn Allen, produced by Brianna Wellen, and edited by Adam Rhodes. It features original theme music by Richard Brasseale, voice work by Kirk Williamson, and show logos by Taryn Allen. Reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:CQN@chicagoreader.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">CQN@chicagoreader.com</a>, follow us on Twitter @chicagoqueernow, and support this podcast and the rest of the Chicago Reader team by going to&nbsp;<a href="http://chicagoreader.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer">chicagoreader.com/donate</a>. This show is brought to you in part by&nbsp;the<a href="https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/exhibitions/rise-up-stonewall-and-the-lgbtq-movement/" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;“RISE UP: Stonewall and the LGBTQ rights movement”</a> exhibit opening October 17 at&nbsp;Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie. Find out more at <a href="https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ILHolocaustMuseum.org</a>.

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